Chicken Tikka Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 g chicken breasts, cubed 30 mm; 1 small onion, roughly cut into wedges; marinade; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, roasted; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 100 ml plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pureed garlic; 1 teaspoon pureed ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

700 g chicken breasts, cubed 30 mm
1 small onion, roughly cut into wedges
marinade
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, roasted
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
100 ml plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon pureed garlic
1 teaspoon pureed ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Grind all the dry spices to a fine powder.
2
Add the ground spices and the remaining ingredients (except the chicken and onion) into a blender and blend until smooth. Mix thoroughly with the chicken pieces in a bowl. Cover with film and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
3
Soak sufficient kebab sticks in water (allow for four chicken pieces per stick).
4
Thread the chicken onto the sticks leaving a gap between the pieces. Place on a grill tray with a little olive oil and scatter around the onions. Grill, turning the kebabs two or three times, for about 12 minutes or until the tikka is brown.
5
Serve with the onions, salad and rotis and/or naan.

368

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 700 g chicken breasts, cubed 30 mm, 1 small onion, roughly cut into wedges, marinade, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, roasted, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tikka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tikka

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