Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread
Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread loaded with smoky tandoori chicken, roasted garlic butter, and melted mozzarella cheese. The ultimate spicy comfort food recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Ingredients
Tandoori Chicken
400g chicken tenders, cubed
½ cup plain full-fat yogurt
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp chili flakes
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garam masala
Optional: 1–2 tbsp Shan tandoori masala
2 tbsp oil, butter, or ghee
Handful of wooden smoking chips
Roasted Garlic Butter Custard
6–8 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ tsp salt
½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Bread & Toppings
12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sheet Rolls (kept whole) or French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Tandoori Chicken
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, chili flakes, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, onion powder, garam masala, and optional tandoori masala.
Add cubed chicken and mix well.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat oil, butter, or ghee in a wok or skillet over high heat.
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–8 minutes until tender and most of the liquid evaporates.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Smoke the Chicken (Optional)
Place smoking chips in aluminum foil, leaving a small opening at the top.
Heat over low flame until smoke appears.
Carefully transfer the smoking packet into the pan with chicken, cover immediately, and let smoke for 5–10 minutes.
Roast the Garlic
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss peeled garlic cloves with olive oil.
Place in a small oven-safe dish, cover, and roast for about 20 minutes until soft and golden.
Mash roasted garlic with a fork.
Make Garlic Butter Custard
In a bowl, whisk together mashed roasted garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and chopped parsley.
Assemble the Garlic Bread
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Slice the sheet rolls or baguette horizontally into two halves.
Pour the garlic butter custard into a shallow tray.
Dip bread halves into the custard, coating all sides well.
Place on a baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
Add Toppings & Finish
Layer the baked bread with tandoori chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layers if desired.
Switch oven to broil/grill setting and broil for 5–8 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
Smoking the chicken adds authentic tandoori flavor but can be skipped.
Hawaiian rolls create a soft and buttery texture, while baguette gives a crispier bite.
Adjust chili flakes for preferred spice level.
Best served fresh while the cheese is hot and melty.
Great for parties, appetizers, or fusion-style dinners.
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