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Fusion: Pulled Tandoori Chicken Sandwich


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  • Author: Asha Pagdiwalla
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A fun fusion recipe! Indian-spiced chicken gets a Western twist in this flavorful sandwich.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless
  • 4 tsp butter
  • 3/4 cup diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 dry red chillies (not very spicy but deep red)
  • Kashmiri
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground chillies
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup thick, whole milk yogurt
  • salt
  • 1 baguette, sliced horizontally
  • 4 tbsp (60ml) fromage blanc
  • pulled tandoori chicken
  • 1 sliced red onion
  • 1 sliced tomato
  • 0 sliced cucumber (120ml sliced cucumber) sliced cucumber
  • 1 boiled egg

Instructions

  1. Soak the chillies in vinegar for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the chillies.
  2. Grind all the marinade ingredients to a smooth paste.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs generously with the marinade.
  4. Place the chicken thighs in an oven-proof bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Remove the chicken and thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Place the butter over the chicken pieces.
  8. Bake until the meat is fully cooked, about 40 minutes.
  9. If the onion in the marinade is not cooked, bake for another 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and shred the meat.
  11. Toss the shredded meat in more of the cooked sauce.
  12. Coat the inside of the baguette with fromage blanc.
  13. Arrange all the filling ingredients on the baguette and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
  • If you don’t have fromage blanc, substitute plain Greek yogurt or aioli.
  • To make this a complete meal, serve with a side of basmati rice or naan bread.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Indian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 150