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Lahori Chicken Tikka – Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Lahori

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Lahori Chicken Tikka – Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Lahori is a wonderful appetizer. Made quickly in an air fryer, it is perfectly juicy and tender.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
Marinade
  • 2 tsp serrano peppers (small, 3 to 4)  (hari mirch minced to a paste)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice  (fresh or bottled)
  • 3/4 tbsp  ginger garlic paste  (either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought)
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds    (ajwain)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp oil of choice (divided)
  • 2 tsp chicken tikka masala (store bought) (shan or any other brand)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin     (jeera powder)
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red chili powder    (ground cayenne pepper)

Method
 

Prep
  1. Dice the chicken (boneless breast or thighs) to 2-inch cubes.
  2. Grind the serrano peppers finely to make a paste. You can add a teaspoon of water to grind in a spice grinder.
  3. Using a whisk or a spoon mix all the marinade ingredients with 2 tbsp oil well in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add in the chicken and mix well. Cover it and let the chicken sit in the marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator. If you are short on time 30 minutes is good.
Cook
  1. When you are ready to cook, grease your air fryer basket with oil. I grease mine by rubbing, brushing, or spraying, a little bit of oil on the bottom grate. Then, follow your air fryer directions for preheating to 350°F for 5 minutes. When it’s preheated, working in batches, place the chicken in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for 18 minutes, at 360°F. When 8 minutes are remaining, flip the chicken gently with tongs and drizzle some oil. Complete the air frying process.