Malai Chicken Tikka Recipe
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt, cardamom & mild Indian spice blend
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, cardamom powder, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Ensure all the pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 200°C or 400°F).
- 4
Skewering
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
- 5
- 6
Serving
Remove the chicken from the skewers and serve hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
