Chicken Tikka Crescent Pockets Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken Tikka Crescent Pockets Recipe combines the bold flavors of chicken tikka with the flaky goodness of crescent dough. It’s a quick and delicious option for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer for gatherings.

The recipe is simple to follow and allows for customization based on your taste preferences. You can adjust the spice level and add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.

Easy Chicken Tikka Crescent Pockets

These Chicken Tikka Crescent Pockets are filled with marinated chicken cooked in a spiced yogurt mixture, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tikka masala spice blend
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking spray or oil for baking

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken, yogurt, tikka masala, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Crescent Dough: Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll package instructions. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
Fill the Pockets: Place a spoonful of the cooked chicken mixture on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Top with shredded cheese and cilantro, if using. Roll up each triangle starting from the wide end to the point.
Bake: Place the filled crescent pockets on a greased baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions, usually about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a main dish or appetizer.