If you’re looking for a quick, flavour-packed snack or light meal, this Cheesy Chicken Tikka Garlic Toast ticks every box. It’s crispy, garlicky, loaded with melted cheese, and topped with juicy chicken tikka — made even easier using Zulekha Foods Chicken Tikka.
This recipe is inspired by a viral cooking video and adapted for real life: no oven needed, minimal prep, and maximum flavour. Perfect for busy weekdays, casual hosting, or when you just want something indulgent without the fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Ready in under 20 minutes
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Made with air-fried frozen chicken tikka
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No oven required
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Crispy toast + melty cheese + bold flavour
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Ideal as a snack, brunch, or sharing plate
Ingredients
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1 bag Zulekha Chicken Tikka
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2 whole heads of garlic
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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Garlic cheese (or non-garlic cheese)
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt (a pinch)
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Black pepper (a pinch)
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped
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Mozzarella cheese (pizza cheese)
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Toast bread slices
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Tikka Garlic Toast
1. Make the Garlic Butter Cheese
Peel one clove of garlic from the garlic head and add it to a small pan with the olive oil. Heat gently for a few minutes until the garlic becomes completely soft.
Once soft, add:
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Butter
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Cheese
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A pinch of salt
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A pinch of black pepper
Let everything melt together, then stir in the fresh parsley. Mix well and set aside. This will be your rich, flavour-packed garlic base.
2. Cook the Chicken Tikka
Open the pack of Zulekha Chicken Tikka and take as many pieces as you need.
Place them in the air fryer and cook using the default setting, until hot, slightly crisp on the outside, and juicy inside. Once cooked, slice the chicken into smaller pieces for easy layering.
3. Add garlic butter cheese
Spread a layer of the garlic butter cheese over one side of the toast.
4. Assemble & Melt
Top the toast with:
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Sliced chicken tikka
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A generous handful of mozzarella cheese
Place the toast back into the pan on low heat, cover lightly if needed, and let it cook until:
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The bread becomes extra crispy
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The cheese melts beautifully
5. Serve & Enjoy
Finish with a sprinkle of parsley and a pinch of black pepper. Slice, serve hot, and enjoy that perfect combination of crispy base, cheesy garlic richness, and bold chicken tikka flavour.
Serving Ideas
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Serve with mint chutney or garlic mayo
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Add sliced chillies for extra heat
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Pair with a fresh salad for a light meal
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Cut into squares for party snacks or sharing platter
If you’d rather watch than read, the full cooking video is up on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT-1imkDEja/
