Chicken Tikka Naanchiladas

Chicken Tikka Naanchiladas combines marinated chicken tikka wrapped in naan, topped with a creamy sauce, and baked.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)800Grams
Plain Yogurt (whole milk based)200Grams
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Ginger (grated)1Tbsp
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)2Tbsp
Garam Masala2Tsp
Cumin Powder1Tsp
Coriander Powder1Tsp
Paprika1Tsp
Salt1Tsp
Naan (store-bought or homemade)5Count
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)250Milliliters
Tomato Sauce200Grams
Cheddar Cheese (grated)200Grams
Cilantro (chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, and salt to make the marinade.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  5. Lay out the naan and fill each with cooked chicken. Roll them up and place in a baking dish.
  6. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and tomato sauce until combined. Pour over the rolled naan.
  7. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Prep

  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 2 hours.

Kitchen equipment

Baking DishSkillet