Ingredients
For the Tandoori Chicken:
400g boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cubed
½ cup plain, full-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon chili flakes
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons oil, butter, or ghee for cooking
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons tandoori masala
For the Garlic Butter Custard:
6–8 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Assembly:
12 King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (kept as a sheet) or a French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1.Prepare the Tandoori Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, red chili powder, chili flakes, turmeric, coriander, cumin, onion powder, garam masala, and tandoori masala (if using).
- Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, ensuring full coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil, butter, or ghee in a pan over high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-8 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Set aside.
2.Make the Garlic Butter Custard:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place garlic cloves in a small oven-safe dish, drizzle with olive oil, cover, and roast for 20 minutes until golden. Mash the roasted garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk mashed garlic, melted butter, egg, milk, salt, paprika, and parsley.
3.Assemble the Garlic Bread:
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the sweet rolls or baguette horizontally into two halves.
- Dip each half into the garlic butter custard, coating both sides.
- Place the soaked bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven, layer with tandoori chicken, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Switch oven to broil and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
4.Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Spicy Variation: Add extra red chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Cheese Options: Swap mozzarella with cheddar, gouda, or a mix.
Vegetarian Alternative: Replace chicken with paneer or mushrooms.
Bread Options: Try ciabatta, sourdough, or naan instead of sweet rolls.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: Fusion, Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: ~245 kcal per serving