Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

These tacos bring together the best of Indian and Mexican cuisine. Tandoori-marinated chicken is grilled to perfection, then nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a vibrant mango salsa for a burst of fresh, sweet, and spicy flavors.

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
IndianMexicanGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt (full fat)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Tandoori masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1 piece Mango (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Red onion (finely diced)
  • 1/4 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • 1 piece Jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 8 piece Corn tortillas (small, street-style)
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

    Time: 5 min
  2. 2.

    Add chicken pieces to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

    Time: 5 min
  3. 3.

    While the chicken marinates, prepare the mango salsa. In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

    Time: 10 min
  4. 4.

    Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.

    Time: 15 min
  5. 5.

    Warm the tortillas according to package instructions. Fill each tortilla with grilled tandoori chicken and top with mango salsa.

    Time: 5 min
  6. 6.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

  • 💡For a smokier flavor, use a charcoal grill.
  • 💡Add a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream on top of the tacos for extra creaminess.
  • 💡Adjust the amount of jalapeño in the salsa to control the spice level.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Shannon Williams