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tandoori chicken garlic bread

Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread

This tandoori chicken garlic bread is crispy, cheesy fusion magic that happens in just 25 minutes. Spiced tandoori chicken meets garlic butter and melted mozzarella on perfectly toasted bread it's the kind of appetizer that disappears before you can grab seconds.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: cheesy tandoori garlic bread, fusion appetizer, Indian garlic bread, tandoori chicken garlic bread, tandoori chicken pizza bread, tandoori chicken toast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: $11.00

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet To arrange and bake the garlic bread
  • 1 small mixing bowl To mix garlic butter
  • 1 Sharp knife To slice bread and chop chicken
  • 1 cutting board For prep work
  • 1 Oven with broiler To bake at 375°F and broil for golden top

Ingredients

  • 1 large French bread or baguette
  • 8 oz cooked tandoori chicken
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoon tandoori masala
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh coriander
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lemon wedges optional
  • extra cheese optional

Instructions

  • Slice French bread lengthwise or use whole naan pieces. Mix softened butter with minced garlic thoroughly. Spread garlic butter evenly but not too thick on bread. Don't drown the bread or it'll get soggy. A thin even layer creates crispy edges.
  • Shred or chop cooked tandoori chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using plain chicken, toss with tandoori masala, garam masala, and paprika. Add a splash of yogurt if chicken seems dry. Mix in minced garlic and fresh coriander. Taste and adjust spices until noticeably spiced.
  • Place garlic buttered bread on baking sheet. Spread seasoned chicken evenly across bread surface. Don't pile too much chicken in one spot. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over chicken. Add cheddar for extra flavor if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Switch to broil for last 2-3 minutes for golden brown top. Watch carefully during broiling to prevent burning. Bread edges should be crispy and cheese golden.
  • Remove from oven when cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro immediately. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over top. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing. Cut into even pieces and serve warm.

Notes

The secret to perfect tandoori chicken garlic bread is all in the restraint use just enough garlic butter to flavor without sogging the bread, season that chicken heavily with real tandoori spices, and never skip the broiling step that creates those crispy golden edges. That's what separates soggy disappointment from crispy perfection.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1.8mg