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Spicy Kashmiri Masala Chicken Sandwich Recipe

This is a spicy chicken sandwich with a delicious and unique taste from the mixture of Indian spices.  The total time to make this sandwich is not too long so it's fast enough for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

For the Spicy Chicken Sandwiches

  • 4 ​Frozen breaded chicken filets I like to use Just Bare brand or the Aldi "red bag chicken"
  • 4 - 8 Tbsp Mayonaise depending on your preference
  • 4 Brioche Burger Buns
  • 8 Good quality ​sliced dill pickles 2 for each sandwich

​For the spicy butter coating:

  • 3 Tablespoons Ghee
  • 1 Tablespoon Kashmiri red Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ​1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey - to round out the flavor
  • black peppercorns
  • 2 garlic cloves

For the coleslaw:

  • 1/4 of a red onion thinly sliced or 3-4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced or coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup thick plain yogurt like Greek yogurt + a little water
  • 4 Tbsp fresh cilantro torn or finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds or a very small pinch - ground or finely minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey
  • ​salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bake the chicken according to the package directions in the oven or air fryer until nicely golden brown.
  • While the chicken is cooking - Make the spiced butter.

To make the spicy butter for the chicken:

  • Heat ghee with 2 garlic cloves on medium heat until simmering.  Add in the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Strain out the garlic and black peppercorns
  • Then in a medium-sized bowl mix up the coleslaw ingredients and set aside.
  • Pull the chicken out of the oven and place the fried chicken in the hot curry butter and ensure all sides are coated. You can use a spoon to help you coat it. Set the chicken back onto the baking tray.

Assemble The Sandwiches:

  • Lightly toast the buns, preferably in a pan with a little bit of the leftover spiced ghee or butter for about 1 minute on each side.
  • Spread a single layer of the mayo on the bottom and top bun. Then place the chicken on top, followed by the coleslaw, pickles, and then add the top bun on top. ( if you love a saucy spicy chicken sandwich, add a little bit of mayo on the top bun too!)