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    Home » Recipes » Sandwich

    Tandoori Chicken Naanwich

    Published: Jun 12, 2018 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Really good naanwich that is made with leftover tandoori chicken and cashew mint chutney.

    Sandwiching in desi style!!!

    A grilled cheese that does not look anything like your everyday grilled cheese.

    Naanwich, as I'm calling them start with a naan ( store-bought for convenience), layered with chopped tandoori chicken, cashew-mint-chutney-mayo-thingy, spicy pepper jack (why not?) and creamy mozzarella.

    Cashew Mint Chutney

    Now, you could use leftover naan, tandoori chicken and mint chutney from your takeout.

    OR make a double batch of tandoori chicken <--- perfect every time. This is seriously the best recipe ever!!! I've made it thousands of times and it's a huge hit every time. The best part of this recipe is that, it is incredibly easy

    • stir marinade ingredients together
    • toss chicken
    • let it hang out in the fridge
    • Broil in the oven or grill.

    Ain't easy? I told ya! 

    Now, you have your amazing tandoori chicken, chilling in a tupperware.

    Aaand, make a HUGE batch of this Cashew mint chutney (Stores well in the freezer. Spoon leftover chutney into empty ice cube trays, freeze until solid, pop them out and place into a zip lock bag, seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two or more depending on your requirement. Did I tell you that a spoonful of this will wake up your chicken / egg salad).

    naanwich

    This naan sandwich is as easy as any grilled cheese 

    • spread some cashew-mint-mayo-spread on a naan
    • top off with chopped tandoori chicken
    • some red onion slices 
    • grated pepper jack and mozzarella
    • close with another naan 
    • cook like a grilled cheese on both sides, until cheese melts.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Tandoori Chicken Naanwich

    Really good naanwich that is made with leftover tandoori chicken and cashew mint chutney. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: tandoori chicken naanwich
    Author: Maria Doss

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup cashew mint chutney
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 recipe tandoori chicken, chopped
    • ⅛ small red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese (or monterey jack)
    • ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
    • 6 mini naans or 4 medium naans

    Instructions

    • Stir cashew mint chutney and mayonnaise together in a bowl and set aside. 

    If using mini naans,

    • Place 3 mini naans on the kitchen counter, spread ⅓rd mint-mayo mixture, top with ⅓rd chicken, red onion slivers (if using), ⅓rd pepper jack cheese and ⅓rd mozzarella cheese on each naan. Top with remaining 3 naans.

    If using medium naans,

    • Place 2 medium naans on the kitchen counter, spread half mint-mayo mixture, top with half chicken, red onion slivers (if using), half pepper jack cheese and half mozzarella cheese on each naan.Close naanwich with the remaining 2 naans.

    To cook naanwich,

    • Heat a large skillet (that can fit all naanwiches in a single layer) over low- medium heat. When moderately hot, gently transfer naans to the hot skillet and cook until golden on both sides (at least 5 minutes total, for the cheese to melt). Cut into wedges and serve hot

    Notes

    You may use a small skillet to cook naanwich one at a time.

     

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      June 12, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      What a great idea to use these ingredients to make naanwiches!! Sounds like a yummy lunch. Or dinner. I love sandwiches any time 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        June 12, 2018 at 10:36 pm

        Thank you Kelly:)

        Reply
    2. heather (delicious not gorgeous)

      June 14, 2018 at 1:57 am

      YESSSS. tandoori chicken is so good that i could eat it with a bowl of rice and be set, but this sounds like a tasty way to mix up the leftovers too (:

      Reply
    3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      June 14, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      I knew you'd have a brilliant way to use that chutney! This looks just divine, Maria!

      Reply

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