Tandoori Malai Chicken Tikka Recipe
Tender pieces of chicken in marinade of sour cream, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and green chili paste
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chili paste. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to the marinade. Stir until all spices are evenly distributed.
- 3
Add the cubed chicken breasts into the marinade, ensuring that each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
Cooking
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 200°C or 400°F). If using skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 5
Skewer the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
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