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Chicken Tikka Sliders with Mint Yogurt

Juicy spiced chicken in soft mini buns with a cooling mint yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 (12 sliders)
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon tikka masala paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 12 mini slider buns
  • 1 cup mint yogurt yogurt, chopped mint, lemon, salt
  • Sliced cucumber and red onion for serving
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Equipment

  • Grill pan or skillet

Method
 

  1. Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
  3. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Cook the chicken in a hot grill pan for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  5. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.
  6. Fill the buns with chicken, mint yogurt, cucumber, red onion, and lettuce.
  7. Serve warm, with extra mint yogurt on the side.

Notes

You can make the mint yogurt and marinate the chicken up to a day ahead; cook the chicken just before serving. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.