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Homemade Dinner Recipes Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread

Let me tell you, this tandoori chicken garlic bread feels like a love story between comfort food and bold flavors. I still remember the first time I pulled this out of the oven. The smell of garlic and butter hit me before I even opened the door. Imagine tender chicken that's been marinated in a spiced tandoori masala, all tucked onto fluffy homemade bread. I mean, can dinner get any better than this? What I love most is that this recipe works like a bridge between cultures. You get the fun of making homemade bread, the heat and tang of a classic tandoori recipe, and the satisfaction of serving up a meal that makes people stop mid-conversation. It's hearty, it's flavorful, and it's the kind of dish you bring out when you want to impress without stressing too much. This is one of those homemade dinner recipes that actually makes cooking fun. No need for fancy skills, just simple steps, a little patience, and the willingness to get your hands messy. By the time you taste the garlic butter melting into that warm bread topped with spiced chicken, you'll be glad you tried it. And who knows—you might even call it your new favorite among all the dinner recipes with chicken.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: bread recipes homemade, dinner recipes with chicken, homemade bread recipes, homemade dinner recipes, tandoori masala recipe, tandoori recipes, tandoori roti recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp tandoori masala
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix diced chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and tandoori masala. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and olive oil, then knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Cook the marinated chicken in a pan until fully cooked.
  4. Roll out the dough into flat rounds. Place on a baking tray.
  5. Top each bread with cooked chicken, garlic, butter, and optional mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve warm.