Chicken Tikka Croissants
Juicy tikka-spiced chicken tucked into a flaky bakery croissant, topped with cool cucumber and red onion. Effortless to put together and perfect for a party spread or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 14 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons tikka spice blend
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon orange food coloring optional
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
For assembly
- 4 croissants approx. 5 inches / 12–14 cm
- 1 Persian cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced into thin rings
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine tikka spice blend, yogurt, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and food coloring. Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated. For best results, cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through with lightly charred edges. The chicken should remain slightly glossy, do not cook until dry.
- Remove from heat and toss with the chopped cilantro.
- Slice each croissant lengthwise, leaving a hinge. Fill generously with the tikka chicken and top with cucumber slices and red onion rings. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Any supermarket tikka blend works here.
- The filling is intentionally bold and punchy, that's what balances the richness of the croissant.
- If using packaged croissants or day-old bakery croissants, brush lightly with melted butter and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 5–7 minutes until golden and slightly crisp. It makes a noticeable difference and brings them much closer to fresh.
- Even with fresh bakery croissants, a few minutes in the air fryer or oven at 180°C (350°F) makes them extra crispy and takes them to another level.
- Doubles easily to 1.75 lb (800 g) chicken / 8 medium croissants for a gathering, or use around 20 mini croissants for a party spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 641IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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