Chicken Tikka Tacos
Chicken Tikka Tacos is a medium Indian-Mexican Fusion recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Chili Pepper Cooks on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 47 min
Cost: $15.69 total, $3.92 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (for homemade tortillas, sifted)
- 1.5 cups Water (lukewarm)
- 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 piece Thai Chili Pepper (finely chopped, optional heat)
- 1 medium Red Onion (sliced into rings for char)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 whole Lime (juiced)
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into 1‑inch strips)
- 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt (full‑fat or Greek)
- 2 tbsp Tikka Masala Spice Blend (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for broiling)
Instructions
Prepare Tortilla Dough
In a mixing bowl combine the all‑purpose flour, lukewarm water, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until a smooth, non‑sticky dough forms, then cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Roll and Cook Tortillas
Divide the rested dough into eight equal balls. On a lightly floured surface roll each ball into a 6‑inch circle. Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat and cook each tortilla 30 seconds per side until light brown spots appear.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high heat
Prepare Chicken Tikka Marinade
In a bowl combine plain yogurt, tikka masala spice blend, minced garlic, chopped Thai chili, and a pinch of salt. Add the chicken strips, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Chop Toppings
Slice the red onion into rings, chop the cilantro, and juice the lime. Set aside for assembly.
Time: PT5M
Broil Chicken
Preheat the broiler to high. Lightly brush the broiler pan with olive oil and arrange the marinated chicken strips in a single layer. Broil 4‑5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Time: PT8M
Temperature: broil
Char Red Onion
Place the onion rings on the broiler pan and broil 2‑3 minutes per side until softened and lightly blackened.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: broil
Assemble Tacos
Warm each tortilla briefly, then layer with broiled chicken, charred onion, chopped cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: High protein, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Last updated: April 20, 2026






