This Fiery Shredded Tandoori Chicken/Paneer that is so delicious and versatile. Turn them into tacos, sliders, tostadas, rice bowls, quesadillas. Either way you will not be disappointed.

Here I am serving them as open faced sliders. Using this same recipe, I have serve them as Tacos (see picture below); the options are limitless. This recipe is super quick and easy to make and is perfect in crowd-friendly summer parties for your next potluck, BBQ, or gathering!!

Tandoori Chicken/Paneer Sliders

Course: AppetizersCuisine: Indian

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 cup shredded Rotisserie Chicken
2 tbsp yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Tandoori masala
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp kasoori methi
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Serving
@stonefirenaan Naan Dippers or (mini Naan cut into quarter)
Cilantro-Mint Aioli
shredded lettuce
pico de gallo
raita or sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Make Chicken Filling
Add yogurt, lemon juice and 1Tbsp tandoori masala to the shredded rotisserie chicken and keep it aside for minimum 15 minutes.
In a pan heat 1 tbsp oil on medium heat and add onions, ginger, garlic and serrano pepper and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
Add tomato paste, cilantro and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add remaining tandoori powder, turmeric, red chili powder and let it cook for a minute.
Add marinated chicken and mix well. Add little water and cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 1-2 minutes on a law flame.
Add 2 tbsp heavy cream, kasoori methi and garam masala and mix well. Remove from heat.
Make Paneer Filling
To make tandoori paneer use 1 ½ cup shredded paneer and all the ingredients from chicken except yogurt and lemon juice.
In a pan heat ghee or oil on a medium heat and add onions, ginger paste, garlic paste and serrano pepper and cook for about 4 minutes.
Add tomato paste, cilantro and salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add 2 tbsp tandoori masala, turmeric, red chili powder and let it cook for a minute.
Add kasoori methi, garam masala, 2 tbsp cream and salt and mix well and turn off the stove. Now gently fold the paneer and cilantro into cooked mixture. Remove from heat.
Serve Sliders
To assemble the sliders, layer cilantro-mint aioli, chicken or paneer, lettuce, pico de gallo, raita and enjoy!!