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Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka is a vibrant Indian dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection, known for its juicy texture and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 cup yogurt (about 240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 30 ml)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (about 30 ml)
  • 2 tbsp tikka masala (about 30 g)
  • 1 tsp garlic paste (about 5 g)
  • 1 tsp ginger paste (about 5 g)
  • to taste Salt
For grilling
  • 500 g chicken breast, diced (about 1 lb)
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, tikka masala, garlic paste, ginger paste, and salt. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the marinade. Make sure every piece is coated thoroughly. Once coated, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but overnight is preferred for maximum flavor.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your grill or oven to high heat. If you’re using an oven, make sure to set it to broil mode.
  2. Skewer the marinated chicken pieces. Grill them for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked all the way through and have nice char marks.
  3. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot, ideally with naan or rice.

Notes

Marinate Longer: If you can, let the chicken marinate overnight for better flavor and tenderness. You can also try shrimp or paneer as an alternative protein.