Chicken Tikka Recipe

Name: Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted; 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted; 2 cups whole-milk yogurt; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for greasing pan; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mixture); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; Special equipment: 20 (12-inch) wooden skewers; Accompaniments: mango and red pepper chutney and mint raita; Garnish: lime wedges

Servings: persons

3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
2 cups whole-milk yogurt
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for greasing pan
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mixture)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Special equipment: 20 (12-inch) wooden skewers
Accompaniments: mango and red pepper chutney and mint raita
Garnish: lime wedges

1
Puree all ingredients except chicken in a blender until spices are well ground.
2
Put chicken in a large bowl, or divide between 2 large sealable plastic bags, and add yogurt mixture, stirring or turning to coat.
3
Marinate chicken, covered and chilled (turning occasionally if using bags), at least 4 hours.
4
Soak skewers in water 30 minutes.
5
While skewers are soaking, bring chicken to room temperature.
6
Preheat broiler and brush a broiler pan lightly with oil.
7
Divide chicken among skewers (about 5 cubes per skewer), leaving an 1/8-inch space between cubes, and arrange about 5 skewers across pan.
8
Broil chicken about 4 inches from heat, turning over once, until browned in spots and just cooked through, 9 to 12 minutes total.
9
Transfer cooked skewers to a large platter and, if desired, cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
10
Broil remaining chicken in same manner.
11
Remove chicken from skewers and serve warm or at room temperature.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

186

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted, 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted, 2 cups whole-milk yogurt, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 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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