Chicken Tikka Recipe
Chargrilled boneless chicken marinated with yogurt, herbs & spices
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Ingredients
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Marinade
For grilling
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring that all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
Grilling the Chicken
- 3
Prepare Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 5
Skewering the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
- 6
