Description
This Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread is a fusion masterpiece! Featuring crispy, buttery garlic bread infused with roasted garlic custard, topped with smoky, spiced tandoori chicken, and finished with gooey melted cheese—this dish is packed with flavor. Whether as an appetizer, side, or indulgent snack, it’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Tandoori Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken (cubed)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 Tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 Tablespoon oil (for cooking)
For Smoking the Chicken (Optional but Recommended):
- Handful of wooden smoking chips
- Aluminum foil
For the Garlic Butter Custard:
- 1 head roasted garlic (or 4 cloves minced)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
- 1 pack King’s Hawaiian Rolls (or substitute with French baguette, ciabatta, or any crusty bread)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate and Cook the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice, and all spices. Add the cubed chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until charred and fully cooked.
Step 2: Smoke the Chicken (Optional for Authentic Flavor)
- Heat a handful of smoking chips in aluminum foil over a low flame until they start smoking.
- Place the foil packet with smoking chips into the pan with the cooked chicken (flame off). Cover with a lid for 5-10 minutes, then discard the foil packet.
Step 3: Prepare the Garlic Butter Custard
- If using roasted garlic, mash it into a paste. (For fresh garlic, mince finely.)
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, egg, milk, melted butter, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4: Prep the Bread
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half (or slice French bread lengthwise).
- Dip each bread half into the custard mixture, coating both sides.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden.
Step 5: Assemble and Bake
- Remove the bread from the oven and layer with tandoori chicken and shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, slice, and serve warm!
Notes
- Skip smoking the chicken? Yes, but the smoky flavor enhances the dish.
- Can I skip roasting garlic? Yes, use fresh minced garlic instead.
- Bread substitutes: Use French baguette, ciabatta, or sourdough instead of Hawaiian Rolls.
