A flavorful and spicy Indian dish made with marinated chicken cubes, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 500gboneless chicken, cut into cubes
- 1cupplain yogurt
- 2tbsplemon juice
- 1tbspginger-garlic paste
- 1tspred chili powder
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 1tspgaram masala powder
- 1tspcumin powder
- 1tspcoriander powder
- 1tbspvegetable oil
- 1pinchsalt
- 1bundlefresh coriander leaves, for garnish
- 1pieceonion rings, for serving
- 1piecelemon wedges, for serving
How to make Chicken Tikka
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander powder, oil, and salt.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and mix well, ensuring all the pieces are coated evenly.
Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Prepare for Grilling
Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). If using an oven, line a baking tray with foil and lightly grease it.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
Grill the Chicken
Place the skewers on the grill or in the preheated oven. Cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at the edges.
If using an oven, you can also broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra charring.
Serve
Remove the chicken tikka from the skewers and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve with onion rings and lemon wedges on the side.
Tips & Tricks
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
If you don't have skewers, you can also bake the chicken pieces directly on the baking tray.
Serve with mint chutney for an extra burst of flavor.
Recipe by
@nishastreatables
Nisha is a dedicated working mom of three, who balances the demands of her career with her passion for cooking. Her kitchen is the heart...