Description
Indulge in a flavorful fusion with this Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread recipe. A delightful twist on classic garlic bread, this dish features spicy tandoori chicken and gooey cheese on a crispy baguette. Perfect for a snack or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
Tandoori Chicken:
- 1 pound cooked tandoori chicken (shredded or chopped)
Garlic Bread:
- 1 large French baguette or 1 Italian loaf
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon sliced green chilies (optional)
- Chopped cilantro or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Bread: Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and place cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, cilantro, garam masala, cumin, and chili powder.
- Assemble: Spread spiced garlic butter on bread halves. Add tandoori chicken, cheeses, red onion, and green chilies.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and bread edges are golden.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and garnish with cilantro or mint before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought or leftover tandoori chicken for convenience.
- For extra spice, drizzle with green chutney or serve with raita on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
