Chicken Tikki – Juicy, Spiced, and Pan-Fried to Perfection Recipe

🍗 When Chicken Turns Into a Crispy, Snacky Star

Soft inside, golden outside, and packed with flavor — Chicken Tikkis are the kind of snack that disappears before you finish plating.

Made with minced chicken, fresh spices, and herbs — they’re pan-fried or shallow-fried till beautifully crisp. Serve with green chutney, wrap in a roti, or slide into a bun — they fit every craving.

Chicken Tikki

Print Recipe

Juicy pan-fried spiced chicken patties.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 250g minced chicken (keema)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander or mint
• 1 slice bread (soaked in water ‘ squeezed) or 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Salt to taste
• Oil or ghee to pan-fry

Instructions

• Mix the Tikki Dough
• In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, chilies, ginger-garlic paste, masalas, herbs, and soaked bread or breadcrumbs.
• Mix well and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
• Shape the Tikkis
• Grease your hands and shape into small patties or rounds.
• Pan Fry Till Golden
• Heat oil or ghee on a tawa. Place tikkis and cook on medium flame until both sides are golden and crisp, and the chicken is cooked through.
• Serve Hot
• With mint chutney, mayo dip, or inside a burger bun!

🛒 What You’ll Need (Makes 6–8 tikkis):

250g minced chicken (keema)

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 green chilies, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp garam masala

½ tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp chopped coriander or mint

1 slice bread (soaked in water & squeezed) or 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

Salt to taste

Oil or ghee to pan-fry




🍳 How to Make It – Quick, Crispy & Flavor-Packed

1. Mix the Tikki Dough

In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, chilies, ginger-garlic paste, masalas, herbs, and soaked bread or breadcrumbs.
Mix well and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

2. Shape the Tikkis

Grease your hands and shape into small patties or rounds.

3. Pan Fry Till Golden

Heat oil or ghee on a tawa. Place tikkis and cook on medium flame until both sides are golden and crisp, and the chicken is cooked through.

4. Serve Hot

With mint chutney, mayo dip, or inside a burger bun!



❤️ Why Chicken Tikkis Are Always a Hit

Juicy inside, crispy outside

Easy to prep ahead and freeze

Versatile – snack, starter, or sandwich filler

Because sometimes, one tikki leads to five

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tikki – Juicy, Spiced, and Pan-Fried to Perfection Recipe

• ✅ Crispy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes
• ✅ Perfect party snack or evening tea-time treat
• ✅ Easily customizable with your favorite spices

Tips for the Best Chicken Tikki – Juicy, Spiced, and Pan-Fried to Perfection

• Make sure oil is hot enough before frying — test with a small piece of dough
• Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches for maximum crispiness
• Season generously — snacks need bold flavors
• Drain on paper towels immediately after frying

What to Serve with Chicken Tikki – Juicy, Spiced, and Pan-Fried to Perfection

• Serve hot with green chutney and tamarind chutney
• Pairs perfectly with a cup of masala chai
• Great as a starter before any Indian meal

Storage & Reheating

Best enjoyed fresh and hot. Re-crisp leftovers in an air fryer or oven at 180°C for 5 minutes. Avoid refrigerating as this makes them soggy.