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    Spicy Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

    Published: Mar 26, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    This Spicy Tandoori Chicken Sandwich is one of the best chicken sandwiches you'll ever make! Made with authentic tandoori chicken thighs, this spicy twist on the classic chicken sandwich is easy, tasty, and perfect for meal prep!

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    If you love authentic tandoori recipes, then try my tandoori chicken wings or the tandoori cauliflower recipe next!

    three spicy chicken sandwiches in a white bowl.

    👉 This spicy tandoori chicken sandwich recipe has been a family favorite and was first shared in 2017. It was updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions in March 2025.

    My kids and husband absolutely love tandoori chicken, so I always make a double batch of my air fryer tandoori chicken and keep it stocked in the fridge for the week.

    It’s a lifesaver for creating a variety of meals throughout the week. One of my favorites is this spicy tandoori chicken sandwich, or a yummy tandoori chicken salad for lunch! If you devour spicy food, then check out more ideas in our round up post spicy dinner recipes.

    This recipe is inspired by the famous spicy chicken sandwich made with fried chicken, but I swapped it with tandoori chicken for a healthier and more flavorful twist. The lemony herb mayo takes it to the next level, with a unique Indian-inspired spin on our cilantro lime sauce. Check out more creative Indian recipes!

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    • Reasons to love it
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • How to make tandoori chicken sandwich?
    • Make ahead instructions
    • Recipe tips
    • More spicy chicken recipes
    • Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

    Reasons to love it

    Authentic yet simplified: Authentic tandoori chicken meets a fusion sandwich, inspired by classic fried chicken sandwich!

    Meal prep: The chicken and herb mayo can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it easy to quickly assemble sandwiches for lunch.

    Super flavorful: It is spicy, tangy and so so good!

    Make it in air fryer, oven or grill: The tandoori chicken can be air fried, grilled or made in the oven.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Tandoori chicken: I use my popular air fryer tandoori chicken recipe which is made using authentic Indian spices, yogurt, lemon, kasoori methi, ginger and garlic.

    Herb mayo: Creamy mayonnaise along with chopped mint, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, onion and lemon juice.

    Buns: Regular hamburger buns as I used to make the spicy shrimp sandwich or the air fryer chicken burger.

    How to make tandoori chicken sandwich?

    orange colored tandoori chicken thighs in a white platter.
    Step 1: Make the tandoori chicken in the air fryer, oven or grill.
    white mayo in a blue bowl.
    Step 2: Add mayonnaise into a bowl.

    chopped green herbs and pink onion  in a blue bowl.
    Step 3: Add the chopped mint, cilantro, jalapeno and onion.

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    a hand squeezing lemon into a blue bowl.
    Step 4: Squeeze some lemon juice.
    a hand mixing spicy herb mayo in a blue bowl.
    Step 5: Add salt and mix.
    a hand spreading white mayo on top of a bun using a black spoon.
    Step 6: Spread on a bun.

    a orange colored tandoori chicken placed on a white bun.
    Step 7: Place a cooked tandoori chicken and close.
    two hands holding one spicy tandoori chicken sandwich.
    one tandoori chicken sandwich placed on a white plate.

    Make ahead instructions

    Prepare the tandoori chicken and refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to a month. When ready to use, thaw it at room temperature, as the spicy tandoori chicken sandwich is best served at room temperature.

    The herb mayo can be mixed and refrigerated for up to 5 days. However, keep in mind that the spiciness will intensify over time as the jalapeño peppers infuse the mayo. If you plan to store it, I recommend reducing the jalapeño to control the heat.

    three spicy chicken sandwiches in a white bowl.
    three spicy chicken sandwiches in a white bowl.

    Recipe tips

    • Refer tips to make the tandoori chicken.
    • Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spiciness level.
    • If you like to make it lighter, then use replace some of the mayo with yogurt and reduce the lemon juice.
    one spicy tandoori chicken sandwich placed on a brown board.

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    three spicy chicken sandwiches in a white bowl.

    Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

    This Spicy Tandoori Chicken Sandwich is one of the best chicken sandwiches you'll ever make! Made with authentic tandoori chicken thighs, this spicy twist on the classic chicken sandwich is easy, tasty, and perfect for meal prep!
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Marination time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 6 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Sandwiches
    Calories: 573kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch tandoori chicken thighs refer the link for the recipe
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup finely chopped mint
    • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
    • 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped remove seeds, if you prefer less spicy
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • salt to taste
    • 4 buns
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    Instructions

    • Make the tandoori chicken according to the linked recipe and cool to room temperature.
    • Make the herb mayo - Mix mayo, mint, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, lemon juice and salt in a bowl.
    • To assemble, spread a generous layer of the herb mayo on the inside of both the top and bottom bun. Place your tandoori chicken and close the sandwich. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Refer tips to make the tandoori chicken.
    Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spiciness level.
    If you like to make it lighter, then use replace some of the mayo with yogurt and reduce the lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 11mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      July 08, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Can you believe I have never had tandoori chicken before?! It looks so yummy though that color!! And I love that you turned leftovers into a sandwich! Perfection:) xoxo

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      • Maria Doss

        July 09, 2017 at 3:03 am

        Thank you kelly. It is the iconic tandoori color:)

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    2. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes

      July 08, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      That chicken has been baked to perfection!! And that mayo sounds so flavorful!! My kind of sandwich 🙂

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      • Maria Doss

        July 09, 2017 at 3:05 am

        Thanks dear:)

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      • Maria Doss

        July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am

        Totally, thanks dear:)

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    3. Patrick@looneyforfood.com

      July 08, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      Looks soooo good! And I'm a sauce loving dude so the mayo sounds delicious

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        July 09, 2017 at 3:06 am

        Thanks Patrick

        Reply
    4. Anindya Sundar

      July 09, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Liked it. Will try for sure

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    5. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      July 10, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      I've never had tandoori chicken but the flavors sound wonderful! And I love the color too :). Have a great week, Maria!

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      • Maria Doss

        July 11, 2017 at 7:14 pm

        Tandoori is the best. I might just be biased:) Thank you Kelsie.

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    6. Karly

      July 11, 2017 at 3:31 am

      Okay, mouth is watering. Late night cravings in full force. This. Looks. Amazing! Neeeeeed to try it soon!

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      • Maria Doss

        July 11, 2017 at 7:13 pm

        Thank you so much Karly:)

        Reply

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