Chicken Tikka Garlic Bread
Chicken Tikka Garlic Bread
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tikka
- 350 g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- oil, as needed
For the Tikka Masala Sauce
- 1 onion, medium, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, medium, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- cilantro or kasuri methi
- oil, as needed
For the Garlic Spread
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 garlic pods, whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- salt, to taste
For Assembly
- 1 bread, large loaf
- mozzarella cheese, as needed
- tikka masala sauce, prepared
- chicken tikka, prepared
- garlic spread, prepared
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic pods, drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic pods in foil and bake for about 35 minutes, or until they are soft.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a bowl, combine the cut chicken pieces with 1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kashmiri chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt to taste, and a little oil. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a pan or skillet over high heat. Add a little oil if needed, then cook the marinated chicken until it is cooked through and lightly charred. Set the cooked chicken aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
For the tikka masala sauce, heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté the sliced onion until it is soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, and salt to taste. Sauté for a few minutes, then cover the pan and cook until the tomatoes are completely soft and broken down.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Carefully transfer the cooked sauce mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the smooth sauce to the pan, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Finish the sauce by stirring in fresh cilantro or crushed kasuri methi.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft garlic pulp into the 1/4 cup of softened butter. Add 1 teaspoon of oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to create the garlic spread.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
To assemble the garlic bread, spread the prepared garlic butter generously over the large loaf of bread. Follow with a layer of the prepared tikka masala sauce, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Distribute the prepared chicken tikka evenly over the cheese, and top with a little more mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake the assembled garlic bread in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden and slightly crispy top, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Garnish the chicken tikka garlic bread with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Tikka Garlic Bread
For the Chicken Tikka
- 350 g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- oil, as needed
For the Tikka Masala Sauce
- 1 onion, medium, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, medium, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- cilantro or kasuri methi
- oil, as needed
For the Garlic Spread
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 garlic pods, whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- salt, to taste
For Assembly
- 1 bread, large loaf
- mozzarella cheese, as needed
- tikka masala sauce, prepared
- chicken tikka, prepared
- garlic spread, prepared
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off the garlic pods, drizzle them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic pods in foil and bake for about 35 minutes, or until they are soft.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a bowl, combine the cut chicken pieces with 1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons of kashmiri chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt to taste, and a little oil. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a pan or skillet over high heat. Add a little oil if needed, then cook the marinated chicken until it is cooked through and lightly charred. Set the cooked chicken aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
For the tikka masala sauce, heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté the sliced onion until it is soft. Add the chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, and salt to taste. Sauté for a few minutes, then cover the pan and cook until the tomatoes are completely soft and broken down.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Carefully transfer the cooked sauce mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the smooth sauce to the pan, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Finish the sauce by stirring in fresh cilantro or crushed kasuri methi.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the soft garlic pulp into the 1/4 cup of softened butter. Add 1 teaspoon of oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to create the garlic spread.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
To assemble the garlic bread, spread the prepared garlic butter generously over the large loaf of bread. Follow with a layer of the prepared tikka masala sauce, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Distribute the prepared chicken tikka evenly over the cheese, and top with a little more mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake the assembled garlic bread in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden and slightly crispy top, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Garnish the chicken tikka garlic bread with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
⏱️ 2 min