Chicken Tikka Recipe | Homemade Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka Recipe – One of the most popular starters of Indian cuisine, the Chicken Tikka is the first preference for those who enjoy eating non-vegetarian foods. Be it a restaurant or a road-side dhaba, Chicken Tikka is one of the delicacies that you can always enjoy with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 3 Piece Chicken Thighs Boneless. Without skin
- 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1.5 Tablespoon Ginger Paste
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Paste
- 1/2 Teaspoon Carom Seeds
- 4 Tablespoon Curd Hung Curd
- 4 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice For garnishing
Instructions
- Get your ingredients ready.
- Hang the curd if it is not a thick one already.
- Wash and dry the chicken legs.
- Cut the legs into half and then into two pieces each.
- Coat the chicken in the lime juice, garlic paste and salt. Mix well and leave to marinate in the fridge for as long as you wish (at least 3 hours)
- Add the yoghurt, ginger paste, turmeric, garam masala, red chilli powder and black cumin powder to a bowl. Mix well until combined.
- Add the marinated chicken from 5.
- Mix again and leave in the fridge for approximately 1 hour ( but it is better overnight) before grilling
- Heat the gas oven tandoor on your gas stove and fill up the bottom tank with some water.
- Place the marinated chicken tikkas on the tandoori plate.
- Cover it with the lid.
- Turn once after 10 minutes and baste them with some butter.
- Cook for another 5 minutes. Once cooked turn off the gas and rest for 5 minutes.
- Once done, sprinkle cut coriander leaves and lemon juice.
- Serve with sliced onions, mint & coriander chutney and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Distinction - As compared to Lehsuni Chicken Tikka, the quantity of garlic in chicken tikka is much less.