# Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken Meal Prep

> Tandoori-style chicken cooked in the air fryer and served with rice. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @chillrecipes.

- **Source:** [@chillrecipes on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@chillrecipes/video/7322249592865688874)
- **Estimated total time:** 35 minutes
- **Serves:** 1
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Indian
- **Mood:** Comfort Food
- **Main ingredients:** Chicken, Rice, Yogurt, Garlic, Lemon
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/air-fryer-tandoori-chicken-meal-prep

## Ingredients

- 200 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 115 g cooked rice, cooked, for serving
- 50 g plain Greek yogurt, high protein, for the marinade
- 10 g tandoori masala
- 15 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 × garlic, grated
- 10 g ginger, grated
- 5 ml olive oil
- 3 g salt

## Method

1. **Marinate the chicken** In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, olive oil and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Let the chicken marinate so the flavors develop.
2. **Air fry the chicken** Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, shaking the basket halfway.
3. **Assemble the meal prep** Divide the cooked rice between meal prep containers. Top with the tandoori chicken and serve or refrigerate for the week.

## FAQ

**How long does air fryer tandoori chicken meal prep take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 35 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 1 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @chillrecipes on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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