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Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Corn Slaw

September 29, 2016 by Mahy, Updated January 25, 2021 13 Comments

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India meets Mexico in these Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos paired with a refreshing Cilantro Corn Slaw! A must-try for taco lovers who are looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite Mexican street food!

overhead shot of four Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw and fresh tortillas on the side

Taco lovers, the wait is over—this Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw recipe will be your new favorite taco recipe! Succulent tender Tandoori spiced chicken cubes over a bed of zesty cilantro corn slaw. Add in some avocado slices, crunchy radishes, and an herb yogurt sauce! Now that’s a taco party 🙂

Are you all about Taco Tuesdays? I seriously love tacos any day, and I have a friend who claims she always arrives first at a taco party—and it’s true!

Even my kids love tacos—minus the picky one, of course. She’ll eat the shells and shredded cheese only, which is ok for now.

And while this recipe is not a tacos party, it’s absolutely deliciously addictive and you can wrap up your tacos with different toppings.

A real tacos party however will be showing up on the blog real soon, I promise!!

four tandoori chicken tacos with cilantro corn slaw lined up on parchment paper

Why these Tandoori Chicken Tacos are a MUST-TRY for taco lovers:

So these tandoori chicken tacos are like the best of all worlds! They combine classic all-time favorites with a bit of zest.

I’m always on the lookout for easy and quick ways to make classic restaurant favorites at home—and today it’s a combo of tacos and tandoori, who can resist!

For the chicken, we use this easy homemade Quick Roast Tandoori chicken recipe! A boost of flavor and spice with no waiting and no fuss.

For the cilantro corn slaw, I chose another favorite of mine—the cilantro corn slaw. I think I might be still hanging on to summer which I know I shouldn’t!

The other day I made my Tomato garden vegetable soup on a very rainy Fall-ish like day and it was great! And another time I made this delicious Roast Pumpkin Mediterranean Salad (+video) which I really hope you make this Fall—it feels like sunshine in Fall!

But a few days later, our sun was up and warm again—so I went back to my summer mood with these Tandoori Chicken Tacos!

a hand holding a tandoori chicken taco with cilantro corn slaw

How to make Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw: 

Let’s quickly talk about all the components of this amazing Indian-Mexican fusion chicken taco!

Starting with the cilantro corn slaw!

I made this corn slaw before but in as a salsa with this Grilled Steak with Cilantro Corn Salsa ( if your falls still feel like summer, then you’ll need to try this steak—it will rock your dinner table!).

It’s basically a combo of cooked corn kernels (or raw if you prefer) tossed in a simple lime- cilantro- jalapeno- and olive oil sauce—really really good!

For today’s chicken tacos, I added some shredded cabbage and carrots to make it feel more like a real slaw. Then I sliced some radishes and avocados for extra toppings.

close-up of four tandoori chicken tacos filled with cilantro corn slaw with a small dish with yogurt dip in the background

Now I made a cool Greek yogurt dip because my chicken was quite spicy and I needed that extra cooling off effect. I just mixed Greek yogurt with some salt, lime juice and plenty of fresh minced mint and parsley.

It’s totally optional which herbs you chose to put in.  The yogurt sauce is also not a must, but I felt it added a nice creamy cool touch to my chicken tacos!

If you’re rushed or for some reason won’t be making the sauce, then you can go a bit lighter on the chili flakes in the tandoori spice for the chicken.

How to make the Tandoori Chicken Taco Filling:

And finally the tandoori chicken. In the end, chicken tacos are all about the chicken, right?

I love using the same spice blend as this Roast Tandoori chicken—it’s flavorful, simple with no waiting time and no fuss!

After I coat the chicken cubes with this spice mix, I grill them over really high heat to get a nice charr. Then gather up your friends, all your ingredients and load up your Tandoori Chicken Tacos..and ENJOY!! 🙂

four Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw and topped with yogurt dip lined up on a sheet of parchment paper

 

Tips for success: 

  • If you’re omitting the Greek yogurt dip, make sure to use fewer chili flakes in the tandoori spice mix.
  • Make sure your griddle pan is really hot before adding the seasoned chicken.
  • Once the tandoori chicken is in the pan, leave it undisturbed for 2 minutes to get the perfect charr!
Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Corn Slaw. This is a crazy delicious twist which combines the best of both worlds--succulent tender fiery tandoori chicken pieces on a bed of zesty cilantro corn slaw, topped with radishes, avocados and yogurt sauce, all wrapped in a taco! This recipe is a REAL crowd pleaser in a flash! make it now! www.twopurplefigs.com
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Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Corn Slaw

India meets Mexico in these Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos paired with a refreshing Cilantro Corn Slaw! A must-try for taco lovers who are looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite Mexican street food! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mexico
Keyword chicken tacos with slaw, tacos with cilantro corn slaw, tacos with tandoori chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut up into 1 inch cubes

For the spice mix

  • 1/2 red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili flakes (more or less to your taste, or omit altogether)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint and parsley leaves mixed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the slaw

  • recipe from this Grilled Steak with Cilantro Corn Salsa
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Toppings

  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • lime slices
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • 12 mini tortillas

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup plain Yogurt
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup mixed fresh mint and parsley
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mix the chicken with the tandoori spice and toss well.
  2. Prepare the slaw and add in the cabbage and carrots, and toss them well. Prepare the yogurt sauce and set aside.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat with a teaspoon of olive oil, and when the pan is really hot, add in the chicken.
  4. Don’t toss the chicken for the first 2 minutes and wait for it to charr, then toss the chicken pieces evenly and wait another 2 minutes. Toss the chicken again while lowering the heat to medium. Cook the chicken on medium for 3 more minutes until done, tossing frequently.
  5. Assemble the tacos by layering some slaw over a tortilla, load up some chicken, sliced radishes, sliced avocados, a squirt of lime juice and a dollop of yogurt sauce..enjoy 🙂

Recipe Notes

  • If you're omitting the Greek yogurt dip, make sure to use fewer chili flakes in the tandoori spice mix.
  • Make sure your griddle pan is really hot before adding the seasoned chicken.
  • Once the tandoori chicken is in the pan, leave it undisturbed for 2 minutes to get the perfect charr!
Nutrition Facts
Fiery Tandoori Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Corn Slaw
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 520 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 831mg36%
Potassium 1214mg35%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 1735IU35%
Vitamin C 30.2mg37%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Jill

    January 22, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    I totally dug this Indian/Mexican fusion dish! I made almost no alterations… and that’s rare for me!

    Reply
  2. Swathi

    February 28, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    This fiery tandoori chicken tacos looks perfect for weekday dinner. I love tandoori flavor.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Swathi!

      Reply
  3. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    February 28, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    5 stars
    I just love tandoori and am loving that it is in taco form! I also think the slaw sounds like the perfect topping to these tacos- can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Byron Thomas

    February 28, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, this is just stunningly gorgeous and I’m not going to lie, it’s totally making my mouth water! The flavours of this chicken sounds so complex, but you’ve made the recipe look so easy. I’m pinning this and it’s going to be on my dinner table for next week’s Taco Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Yes!! taco tuesdays need these!

      Reply
  5. Danielle Wolter

    February 27, 2019 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    i am just so in love with the flavors here! what a fun and unique idea. great twist on tacos. totally saving this for later 🙂

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Hope you make it!!

      Reply
  6. Mahy

    April 24, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Thanks so much Dr.Martin!! Hope you make it soon!! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Mahy

    October 15, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Thanks so much Bam’s Kitchen!! Hope your boys enjoy these as much as we do! It’s a really fun twist on classic tacos 🙂 Enjoy them 🙂

    Reply
  8. Mahy

    October 3, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Hey Julia, thanks!! You’ll love those I bet! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Mahy

    October 3, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Thanks so much Sommer!!

    Reply
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