World Flavors Cookbook

Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 600g boneless chicken, cubed; For marinade: 150ml yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp kashmiri chili, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt; Chaat masala and lime to serve

Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, charred in a tandoor — the original skewered Indian classic, not in sauce.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

600g boneless chicken, cubed
For marinade: 150ml yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp kashmiri chili, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt
Chaat masala and lime to serve

Instructions

Mix all marinade ingredients.
Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate minimum 1 hour (overnight ideal).
Thread onto skewers.
Cook under high broiler or on charcoal grill 15-20 minutes, turning.
The edges should be slightly charred.
Dust with chaat masala. Serve with lime and mint chutney.