How to Make Chicken Tikka Burger

If you love tikka flavour as much as I do, then this recipe of delicious chicken tikka burger with a twist of tikka is for you!

I realized that I have never shared the recipe of burger on my blog so I thought to share my favourite recipe that can be made under half an hour for quick, hearty and tasty weeknight dinner when you have burger buns on hand. If not, grab them any nearby super store. These tikka burgers are perfect for a family-pleasing dinner! They are cheaper, healthier and taste even better than take out! These beautiful looking, moist and flavourful burgers are the easiest way to get family favourite dinner on the table quickly!

Try this recipe and you will have these succulent and juicy chicken tikka burgers at your table for your loved ones under half an hour. Comment below if you have tried it and how it turned out.

Can I make it in advance?

• You can marinate the chicken in advance and then store in refrigerator for up to 2 days or in freezer up to 2 months in an airtight container. Be sure to thaw it out in the refrigerator before cooking.

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• You can fully assemble them and consume the next day.

How can I use the leftovers?

• Leftover chicken can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days and freezer up to 2 months in an airtight container. It can be used in salads or sandwiches later.
• You can also reheat the leftover burger in the microwave for lunch or dinner next day.

Recipe Tips:

• If you have access to grill, I recommend grilling the chicken for better taste.
• You can also cook the chicken in grill pan for that beautiful char.
• The chicken can be marinated ahead of time (it stays fresh in the refrigerator up to 2 days).
• You can substitute the burger buns be with lettuce leaves, if avoiding carbs.

Pictorial Instructions:

Here are some other dinner ideas:

• Adana Kebab
• Beef Chapli Kabab
• Pan Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

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Chicken Tikka Burger

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion Food

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Farhana

Ingredients

For Chicken Tikka:

• 500 grams chicken (boneless, cut into long thick strips)
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon tikka masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup iceberg lettuce (shredded)
• 1 cup cucumbers (julienned)
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard sauce

For Assembling:

• 4 burger buns (split, lightly toasted)
• lettuce leaves (roughly torn, as needed)
• 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup tomatoes (thinly sliced)

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, salt, tikka masala, and red chili flakes. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, red chili powder, black pepper powder, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard sauce in a bowl.
• Cook the marinated chicken in a pan until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through.
• To assemble the burgers, spread some prepared sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add cooked chicken, then layer with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. Add lettuce leaves and top with the other half of the bun. Your tikka burger is ready.
• Serve on a platter with extra sauce or ketchup on the side. Enjoy! And Remember “COOKING IS EASY!”

Notes

• If you have access to a grill, grilling the chicken adds a great smoky flavor.
• A grill pan also works well for a nice charred finish.
• You can marinate the chicken in advance, it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.