Tandoori chicken sandwich

Similar to this grilled cajun chicken sandwich, the tandoori chicken sandwich filling is easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. All you need to do is to marinate the chicken with yogurt and spices then roast it in a pan or tandoor (for restaurant-style tandoori chicken).

Yogurt makes the tandoori chicken extremely soft, tender, and juicy. If you are bored with your regular chicken sandwiches then try this recipe. The aroma and flavors of these tandoori grilled chicken sandwiches are amazing.

Why you might need this recipe

• Quick & easy to make at home. If you have leftover tandoori chicken, you can make these sandwiches quickly within 15 minutes.
• Healthy - Anything prepared at home is healthy. You know what ingredient goes into it. You can cut down the oil or butter that goes into it.
• Easy to customize – see the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients. You can add or skip the ingredients as per your taste.
• Great for Meal prep

For Meal Prep

Grill the tandoori chicken in advance and freeze it. It stays good for a month. I have shared the recipe to make tandoori chicken in this recipe post.

When ready to make the sandwiches, thaw the chicken overnight in the refrigerator. You can also thaw it for 30 minutes on the kitchen counter.

To make this tandoori grilled chicken sandwich recipe, reheat the chicken, chop it and assemble the sandwich. It takes only 15 minutes to assemble and toast it. Delicious breakfast sandwiches are ready.

If you like this recipe you might also like these amazing sandwich recipes

• Chicken Club Sandwich
• Chicken Mayo Sandwich
• Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich
• Chicken Fajita Sandwich
• Paneer Sandwich
• Veg Club Sandwich
• Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients to make Tandoori chicken sandwich

1. Bread - You can use either brown bread, multigrain bread, or white bread. Or make these sandwiches with whatever bread you love.
2. Chicken - You can use either boneless chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs. I have used boneless chicken breast for this recipe.
3. Tandoori chicken masala - You can make your own or use store-bought. You can easily purchase this masala online.
4. Flavoring - salt, red chili powder (or paprika), coriander powder, turmeric powder, and ginger-garlic paste.
5. Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - It is optional. It gives a very nice flavor to the chicken but if you do not have it, skip it.
6. Yogurt - Use thick yogurt for this recipe. Layer a muslin cloth on a strainer and then pour yogurt on it. Keep it aside for 15 minutes. Let the excess moisture drain off from it.
7. Oil - Traditionally to make tandoori chicken, mustard oil is used. But you can use any regular cooking oil. I have used sunflower oil to make these sandwiches.
8. Butter

For the detailed list of ingredients & their measurements, please check out the recipe card below.

How to make Tandoori chicken sandwich with step by step photos

Making the tandoori chicken

1. Marinate the chicken with the ingredients given in the ingredient list. Set it aside for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grease it with oil.
3. Grill the chicken until char marks appear on both sides and the chicken is completely cooked. Set it aside. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Now chop the grilled chicken and keep it aside on a plate. Cover it.

Prepare the Mayo Spread

1. Prepare the mayonnaise spread by combining mayonnaise with tomato sauce. Remove and set it aside.

Assemble the Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

1. To assemble the sandwich, spread the prepared mayo spread on one slice of the bread.
2. Now layer the chicken on it.
3. On the other bread slice, spread green chutney (optional). The recipe is in the notes. Or you can spread mayonnaise spread on it.
4. Cover the sandwich with this slice.
5. Apply butter on the top.
6. Heat a grill pan or a Tawa on medium heat.
7. Place the butter side facing the pan/tawa.
8. Apply butter on top.
9. Toast the sandwich until crisp on both sides. Remove it to a plate.
10. The tnadoori grilled chicken sandwich is ready to serve.

Cooking tips

• Use thick yogurt for marinating the chicken. If the yogurt is thin or watery, the marinade will come off while you grill the chicken.
• After cooking the chicken, give it a resting time of 10 minutes before chopping it.
• I have used two red chili powders in this recipe. Kashmiri red chili powder will give a bright red color to the chicken and spicy red chili powder will spice it up. If you do not prefer spicy then skip adding spicy red chili powder to it.
• You can grill it on a Tawa (iron griddle) or a grill pan.
• The addition of green chutney is optional. I like to add green chutney to my sandwiches. It gives a spicy Indian touch to the sandwich. Skip if you do not have it.

What are the best side dishes that complement this chicken sandwich?

• You can serve a chicken sandwich with some French fries or Chips.
• Serve it with salads like Greek Yogurt Coleslaw or Corn Salad with Feta Cheese.
• Soups like Manchow Soup, Minestrone Soup, Pumpkin Soup, or Thai Chicken Soup.
• Serve it with your favorite dips like garlic mayo, green chutney, or tomato sauce.

Variations that you can try

• You can add a layer of grated mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese over tandoori chicken while making the sandwich.
• Skip tandoori chicken masala and try making it with different seasonings like Cajun seasoning, fajita seasoning, or Italian seasoning.
• Instead of bread use buns. Slightly toast the bun and then add mayo spread, lettuce leaves, cooked chicken, onion slice, tomato slice, and cover it with another bun.

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