Naga Chicken Tikka | Ninja Air Fryer pre-cooked chicken for curry
Indian Indian - Base Gravy and Prep

Naga Chicken Tikka | Ninja Air Fryer pre-cooked chicken for curry

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 500g Chicken Breast
  • • 2 tablespoons Mustard Oil
  • • 1.5 tablespoons Tandoori Masala Powder
  • • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Mint Sauce
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Powder
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Colouring Powder
  • • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • • 2 teaspoons Mr Naga (Hot Chilli Pickle)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

cut up your chicken into large chunks and add to a bowl

2
Phase 2

add all the marinade ingredient (If using salted butter leave out the 1/4 teaspoon of salt) and combine thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally 24+).

3
Phase 3

when ready to cook remove from the refrigerator around 30 minutes before cooking to allow to warm through slightly. Mix through well one again to ensure everything is covered in the marinade

4
Phase 4

air fry at 180 Celsius for 12 minutes turning over half way or grill at 230 Celsius+ for around 10-12 minutes before checking the pieces are fully cooked