Description
Get ready for game day with these Chicken Tikka Masala Sliders! You get the bold, flavorful spices of classic Chicken Tikka Masala packed into a fun, easy-to-handle slider format. These are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika for less heat)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- 12 slider buns
- Butter, softened (for brushing)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Lightly brush the tops and bottoms with softened butter.
- Place the bottom halves of the buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the chicken tikka masala mixture evenly over the bottom buns.
- Place the top halves of the buns over the filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden and heated through.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill or broil the marinated chicken before adding it to the sauce.
- If you prefer a tangier sauce, add a splash of vinegar at the end.
- Make sure your yogurt is full-fat for the best texture in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: Estimate 350
- Sugar: Estimate 8g
- Sodium: Estimate 500mg
- Fat: Estimate 18g
- Saturated Fat: Estimate 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate 9g
- Trans Fat: Estimate 0g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 30g
- Fiber: Estimate 2g
- Protein: Estimate 18g
- Cholesterol: Estimate 60mg