Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

three spicy chicken sandwiches in a white bowl.

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!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Indian

Keyword spicy chicken sandwich, tandoori chicken sandwich

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Marination time 6

Total Time 6 35

Servings 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

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.

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