Chicken Tikka Salad
Description
Discover a flavorful Chicken Tikka Salad, featuring tender chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, served on a fresh bed of mixed greens with a tangy dressing. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1/2 cup Yogurt, preferably Greek for added creaminess.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced.
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala.
- 2 cups mixed lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 Red Onion, thinly sliced.
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped.
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Yogurt,
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or garam masala
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly crispy on the edges.
- While the chicken cooks, assemble your salad with fresh greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and any other desired vegetables.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into bite-sized pieces and place it on top of the salad.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a yogurt-based dressing or your favorite dressing. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 463IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg