Chicken tikka

A smoky and flavorful grilled chicken dish, marinated in aromatic spices and creamy yogurt for a juicy and delicious bite.

Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marination Time: 4-5 hours (overnight preferred)
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (excluding marination)

Ingredients

• Chicken (boneless, cubed): 1 kg
• Ginger paste: 1 teaspoon
• Garlic paste: 1 teaspoon
• Green chilies: 5-6
• Onion (small): 1
• Cream: 4 tablespoons
• Yogurt: 1/2 cup
• Salt: to taste
• Red chili powder: 1/2 tablespoon
• All-spice powder (garam masala): 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
• Vinegar: 3-4 tablespoons
• Oil: as needed

Directions

1. Blend green chilies and onion into a thick paste.
2. In a bowl, mix this paste with yogurt, cream, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, black pepper, all-spice powder, and vinegar.
3. Add chicken pieces and coat them evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
4. Thread 5-6 chicken pieces onto skewers.
5. Preheat charcoal until red hot. Place skewers over a heatproof container, ensuring the chicken is not in direct contact with the charcoal but has some space in between.
6. Grill, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Apply oil during cooking for extra juiciness.
7. Once fully cooked, remove from heat and serve hot with naan and chutney.

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~320
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 240mg

Enjoy this restaurant-style Chicken Tikka at home!