Tikka Chicken Salad
Who says salads must be boring? This Tikka chicken salad is a delicious fusion of smoky, spicy chicken and crisp, refreshing veggies, all tied together with a cooling yogurt dressing.
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Tikka Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp tikka masala spice blend (or a mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder)
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, rocket)
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
For the Yogurt Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
How To Make Tikka Chicken Salad
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, tikka masala spice blend, garlic, ginger, and salt.
- Coat the chicken well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in fresh coriander.
- In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrots.
- Slice the tikka chicken and arrange it over the salad.
- Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and enjoy!
Chefs Tip: After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy and tender. Turn this salad into a wrap with a warm tortilla or serve it over a bed of fluffy basmati rice for a delicious grain bowl.