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!
If you love authentic tandoori recipes, then try my tandoori chicken wings or the tandoori cauliflower recipe next!
👉 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
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.
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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.
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.
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Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
Equipment
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
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
Nutrition
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
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
Maria Doss
Thank you kelly. It is the iconic tandoori color:)
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
That chicken has been baked to perfection!! And that mayo sounds so flavorful!! My kind of sandwich 🙂
Maria Doss
Thanks dear:)
Maria Doss
Totally, thanks dear:)
Patrick@looneyforfood.com
Looks soooo good! And I'm a sauce loving dude so the mayo sounds delicious
Maria Doss
Thanks Patrick
Anindya Sundar
Liked it. Will try for sure
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I've never had tandoori chicken but the flavors sound wonderful! And I love the color too :). Have a great week, Maria!
Maria Doss
Tandoori is the best. I might just be biased:) Thank you Kelsie.
Karly
Okay, mouth is watering. Late night cravings in full force. This. Looks. Amazing! Neeeeeed to try it soon!
Maria Doss
Thank you so much Karly:)