Easy Chicken Tikka Sheet Pan Dinner and Flatbread Lunch
This easy sheet pan chicken tikka is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and even better the next day as a chicken tikka flatbread. Serve it with rice for a simple meal, then repurpose the leftovers into a flavorful flatbread lunch that comes together in minutes. A great option for anyone who loves easy chicken recipes and smart leftover ideas.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- cilantro chopped, to taste for garnish
Mint-Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mint leaves finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Juice of half a large lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp water to thin out if too thick for your liking
For the Chicken Tikka Flatbread
- 1 to 2 Flatbreads
- Tikka Masala sauce to taste
- Shredded mozzarella to taste
- Cilantro chopped, to taste for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of the marinade ingredients and add the chicken, making sure everything is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 2 to 6 hours, but overnight is even better for maximum flavor. Note: the first time I made this dish, I didn't marinade and it was still great.
- Slice the onion and peppers and set them aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, then spread the marinated chicken and vegetables out in an even layer.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and roast for about 30 minutes.
- Finish by broiling for 2 to 3 minutes to get a nice char on the chicken and veggies.
Yogurt Sauce
- While everything is in the oven, combine all of the yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon if needed.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and top with chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, and mint.
- Add spoonfuls of the yogurt sauce over the top and serve as is, with rice or preferred side.
For the Chicken Tikka Masala Flatbread
- Turn the oven on and set at the temperature directed on the flatbread packaging.
- Spread store bought Tikka Masala sauce over the flatbread. Go liberally to taste.
- Spread shredded mozzarella cheese over the Tikka Masala sauce. To taste.
- Add the chicken and other sheet pan ingredients all over the flatbread.
- Bake as directed on flatbread packaging.
- While the flatbread cooks, make the Mint-Cilantro yogurt sauce again. See ingredients.
- Once done, sprinkle chopped cilantro and add dollops of the yogurt sauce.
- Slice as desired and enjoy!