My husband made this yesterday night and they were gone as soon as they came out of the oven! The word Tikka means bits, pieces or chunks. Chicken Tikka is an easy-to-cook dish in which chicken chunks are marinated in special spices and then grilled in oven or tandoor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh yoghurt (should not be sour)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
- 2-3 peppercorns
- 1 dry red chilly (optional as per taste)
- 3 teaspoons fresh lime/ lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 kg chicken (breast or thigh) skinless and cut into 2" chunks
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala to sprinkle on top
- salt to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons oil for basting
- Grind the chopped coriander (keep some aside for garnishing) and all other marinade ingredients (except yoghurt) to a smooth paste in a food processor.
- Pour the above mix into a large bowl and add yoghurt. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow to marinate overnight.
- Preheat your oven or grill to a medium high temperature (200 C/ 400F/ Gas Mark 6).
- Place the tikkas on the grill racks in your oven with a tray underneath to catch drippings. Roast open till the chicken is browned on all sides and tender. Baste/ brush the tikkas with oil in between to avoid dryness.
- Remove from oven and put the chicken in a plate.
- Squeeze lime juice over them and sprinkle some chaat masala.
- Serve Chicken Tikkas hot with Mint Chutney or with any dip of your choice.
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