Chicken Tikka
Prep Time
30 minutes
Calories
450 kcal (est.)
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green chutney for serving (optional)
- Onion rings for serving (optional)
- Cucumber slices for serving (optional)
- Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, black pepper, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the chicken with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred, turning halfway through.
- Alternatively, grill the chicken on a grill over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green chutney, onion rings, cucumber slices, and lettuce leaves (optional).