Tandoori Chicken Melt

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken thigh pieces to a bowl.
  2. 2Add chicken thigh pieces to a bowl.
  3. 3Add chicken thigh pieces to a bowl.
  4. 4Add ghee, herbs, and spices to the chicken.
  5. 5Add ghee, herbs, and spices to the chicken.
  6. 6Add ghee, herbs, and spices to the chicken.
  7. 7Add freshly grated ginger and garlic to the chicken.
  8. 8Add freshly grated ginger and garlic to the chicken.
  9. 9Add freshly grated ginger and garlic to the chicken.
  10. 10Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  11. 11Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  12. 12Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  13. 13Add Greek yogurt.
  14. 14Add Greek yogurt.
  15. 15Add Greek yogurt.
  16. 16Add kasuri methi.
  17. 17Add kasuri methi.
  18. 18Add kasuri methi.
  19. 19Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to marinate the chicken.
  20. 20Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to marinate the chicken.
  21. 21Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to marinate the chicken.
  22. 22Place the marinated chicken pieces into an air fryer.
  23. 23Place the marinated chicken pieces into an air fryer.
  24. 24Place the marinated chicken pieces into an air fryer.
  25. 25Turn the chicken pieces midway through cooking.
  26. 26Turn the chicken pieces midway through cooking.
  27. 27Turn the chicken pieces midway through cooking.
  28. 28Remove the cooked chicken and all delicious juices into a platter or a bowl.
  29. 29Remove the cooked chicken and all delicious juices into a platter or a bowl.
  30. 30Remove the cooked chicken and all delicious juices into a platter or a bowl.
  31. 31Shred the chicken pieces into your preferred size.
  32. 32Shred the chicken pieces into your preferred size.
  33. 33Shred the chicken pieces into your preferred size.
  34. 34Add mayonnaise, fresh coriander, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and mustard to the shredded chicken.
  35. 35Add mayonnaise, fresh coriander, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and mustard to the shredded chicken.
  36. 36Add mayonnaise, fresh coriander, red onion, pickled jalapeños, and mustard to the shredded chicken.
  37. 37Give the chicken mixture a thorough mix.
  38. 38Give the chicken mixture a thorough mix.
  39. 39Give the chicken mixture a thorough mix.
  40. 40Take two slices of bread and butter one side of each slice.
  41. 41Take two slices of bread and butter one side of each slice.
  42. 42Take two slices of bread and butter one side of each slice.
  43. 43Fry the buttered side of the bread slices in a pan until golden brown.
  44. 44Fry the buttered side of the bread slices in a pan until golden brown.
  45. 45Fry the buttered side of the bread slices in a pan until golden brown.
  46. 46Take the bread off the heat and butter the other side of each slice.
  47. 47Take the bread off the heat and butter the other side of each slice.
  48. 48Take the bread off the heat and butter the other side of each slice.
  49. 49Flip one slice of bread to the already fried side.
  50. 50Flip one slice of bread to the already fried side.
  51. 51Flip one slice of bread to the already fried side.
  52. 52Top the fried side with mature cheddar cheese.
  53. 53Top the fried side with mature cheddar cheese.
  54. 54Top the fried side with mature cheddar cheese.
  55. 55Add the tandoori chicken filling on top of the cheese.
  56. 56Add the tandoori chicken filling on top of the cheese.
  57. 57Add the tandoori chicken filling on top of the cheese.
  58. 58Spread the filling around, adding more if needed.
  59. 59Spread the filling around, adding more if needed.
  60. 60Spread the filling around, adding more if needed.
  61. 61Add more mature cheddar cheese on top of the filling.
  62. 62Add more mature cheddar cheese on top of the filling.
  63. 63Add more mature cheddar cheese on top of the filling.
  64. 64Top with the second slice of bread, with the fried side facing down.
  65. 65Top with the second slice of bread, with the fried side facing down.
  66. 66Top with the second slice of bread, with the fried side facing down.
  67. 67Carefully place the assembled sandwich into a medium hot pan.
  68. 68Carefully place the assembled sandwich into a medium hot pan.
  69. 69Carefully place the assembled sandwich into a medium hot pan.
  70. 70Move the sandwich around to ensure the butter spreads evenly.
  71. 71Move the sandwich around to ensure the butter spreads evenly.
  72. 72Move the sandwich around to ensure the butter spreads evenly.
  73. 73Once the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip the melt and fry the other side.
  74. 74Once the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip the melt and fry the other side.
  75. 75Once the bottom is golden brown, carefully flip the melt and fry the other side.
  76. 76Sprinkle some water in the pan around the melt, cover immediately, and lower the heat to melt the cheese.
  77. 77Sprinkle some water in the pan around the melt, cover immediately, and lower the heat to melt the cheese.
  78. 78Sprinkle some water in the pan around the melt, cover immediately, and lower the heat to melt the cheese.
  79. 79Flip and fry the top bread if it needs to be crisped up.
  80. 80Flip and fry the top bread if it needs to be crisped up.
  81. 81Flip and fry the top bread if it needs to be crisped up.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken thigh pieces cubed large
  • 500 g chicken thigh pieces cubed large
  • 500 g chicken thigh pieces cubed large
  • 1.5 tbsp ghee
  • 1.5 tbsp ghee
  • 1.5 tbsp ghee
  • 1 heaped tsp garlic grated finely
  • 1 heaped tsp garlic grated finely
  • 1 heaped tsp garlic grated finely
  • 1 heaped tsp ginger grated finely
  • 1 heaped tsp ginger grated finely
  • 1 heaped tsp ginger grated finely
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1.5 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1.5 tsp tandoori masala
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 1.5 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.33 measuring cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 measuring cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 measuring cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 0.5 tsp English mustard
  • 0.5 tsp English mustard
  • 0.5 tsp English mustard
  • bread slices of choice
  • bread slices of choice
  • bread slices of choice
  • salted butter
  • salted butter
  • salted butter
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • mature cheddar cheese
  • water
  • water
  • water

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can cook the chicken immediately, marinate for longer, or freeze and cook another time after defrosting.
  • You can also pan fry, oven bake, or barbecue the chicken.
  • Sprinkle some water in the pan and cover to melt the cheese and make the bread crispy on the outside.
  • Make a big batch of the filling for meal prep throughout the week.
  • The chicken pieces should be juicy and have a char on them when cooked.
  • Move the bread around in the pan to distribute the butter evenly for even frying.
  • Flip and fry the top bread if it needs to be crisped up after melting the cheese.
  • You can use any bread you like, in the video, Tiger loaf is used for this recipe
Tandoori Chicken Melt | Clip Recipe