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Air Fryer Chicken Tikka

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Tender, juicy chicken marinated in a rich tikka paste and air fried until golden and perfectly charred at the edges, finished with coriander garlic butter.

Ingredients

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  • 3 chicken breasts (approx 500g/17.5 oz), chopped into bite-size chunks
  • 120 g (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt or thick natural yogurt (full fat)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp mild chili powder
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • spray oil (approx 10ml/2 tsp) for spraying onto the chicken before air frying
  • 90 g (1/3 cup) salted butter, chopped into small cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (for coriander butter)
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (cilantro)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken chunks to the marinade and coat thoroughly; leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 210°C (410°F).
  4. Place the marinated chicken pieces on skewers; spray with oil.
  5. Air fry the chicken for 14-16 minutes until golden and slightly charred at the edges.
  6. Meanwhile, melt butter with minced garlic and stir in chopped coriander to make coriander garlic butter.
  7. Once chicken is cooked, brush or drizzle it with the coriander garlic butter before serving.

Notes

Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 1 hour if preferred to prevent burning. Make sure chicken pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

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