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These delicious Tasty Chicken Tikka Burgers are an absolute winner for the weekends or a midweek treat. They have all the flavour of a takeaway without the cost or the wait!
This Chicken Tikka Burgers recipe ticks all the boxes – budget-friendly, healthy, very quick and absolutely delicious.
All the family will love this one, because who doesn’t love a weekend (or mid-week) fakeaway burger?
They’re also a fantastic alternative to beef burgers and a great way to get that tikka flavour with easy ingredients.
The seasoning makes the chicken so succulent and tasty – it’s finger-licking good!
What to serve with this…
Side Dishes
Classic Coleslaw
Side Dishes
Easiest Ever Homemade Oven Chips
Side Dishes
Quick Cucumber Salad {with Yoghurt Dressing}
Why you’ll love this Chicken Tikka Burgers recipe
⭐️ Keeps ingredients to a minimum without impacting flavour
⭐️ It’s a healthy fakeaway
⭐️ Ready in 20 minutes
How we came up with this recipe
I love a quick burger recipe and this one manages to be both healthy and delicious.
I wanted to create a chicken burger that Nando’s lovers would enjoy – that is succulent chicken and a spicy coating.
The fact we can throw this together in 20 minutes is just a bonus!
Chicken Tikka Burgers Ingredients Notes
- Chicken breasts – You could use chicken thighs instead of breast if you prefer. They will be delicious too, but will just take slightly longer to cook
- Tikka seasoning – You can buy this ready from the supermarket. Or you can use a curry powder or a paste of your choice if you don’t have tikka seasoning, or just prefer another flavour
- To serve – I like this in brioche buns with lettuce and a dollop of mango chutney finishes it off nicely
How to make Chicken Tikka Burgers
- Cut a slice through the chicken breasts so you can flatten them out. I do this by bashing them with a rolling pin between a sheet of baking paper.
- Sprinkle over the tikka seasoning.
- You can easily cook these either on the hob or in an Air Fryer. To cook on the hob simply heat the oil and pan fry your chicken breasts for about 7 minutes each side on a medium heat, alternatively pop them in the Air Fryer at 200c for 10-15 minutes (the cooking times for both methods will depend on the thickeness of the chicken).
- Plate up your burgers.
Substitutions
- Make this vegetarian – I would recommend slices of halloumi rolled in flour and seasoning, or a giant portobello mushrooms instead of the chicken for a meat-free burger. Try this recipe.
- Burger fillings and sauces – Choose your favourites instead and fill your boots!
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for 3 days. The chicken would make fantastic lunches the day after.
In the freezer You can freeze any leftover cooked chicken (as long as it hasn’t already been frozen and defrosted).
Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put it into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly. As always, ensure it’s fully heated through before serving.
More delicious burger recipes……
Under 30 minutes
Crispy Chicken Burgers {with Hot Honey Mayo}
Under 30 minutes
Fresh Salmon Burgers {with Tzatziki Dressing}
Under 15 minutes
Halloumi Burger {15 Minute Recipe}
Under 30 minutes
Cheeseburger Pasta {One Pot Recipe}
FAQ
Please note that the cooking time will depend on the size and shape of your chicken breasts (plus how well done you’d like the coating).
If in doubt, check your meat thermometer to make sure it is cooked through. (The ideal cooking temperature for chicken is 74°C, according to Thermapen – my go-to thermometer-makers. There’s also more cooking time information here).
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Tasty Chicken Tikka Burgers
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Tikka seasoning/spice mix
- 2 tsp Oil
To serve:
- 4 Brioche buns
- 1/2 Red onion, cut into thinly sliced rings
- Lettuce
- Dollop of mango chutney
Instructions
- Flatten the the chicken breasts, I do this by bashing them with a rolling pin between a sheet of baking paper.
- Sprinkle over the tikka seasoning.
To Cook on the Hob:
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil and pan fry your chicken breasts for about 7 minutes each side on a medium heat (this will depend on how much you’ve flattened them so just cut one open to check it’s cooked before serving).
To Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with some oil.
- Carefully add the coated chicken breasts to the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with a little oil.
- Air Fry at 200c for 10-15 minutes (the timings will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are, always check with a thermometer to be sure).
To Serve:
- Plate up your burgers. I like to toast the brioche buns. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Anyone tried these in the air fryer!? We have the every few weeks as they are always a hit!