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Murgh Malai Tikka

Snow-white, glossy, and otherworldly, these are the most delicate chicken tikka you will ever taste, deeply marinated in cream cheese and saffron.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless chicken breast large cubes
  • 100 g cream cheese Marinade
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream Marinade
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste Marinade
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper Marinade
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder Marinade
  • 1/4 tsp mace Marinade
  • Few strands saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp warm water Marinade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Marinade
  • Salt Marinade
  • Ghee for basting Marinade

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth; add all marinade ingredients.
  • Coat chicken and marinate 4 hours minimum.
  • Thread onto skewers.
  • Grill or broil on medium-high 8 minutes per side.
  • Baste generously with ghee.
  • Chicken should be cooked through but moist.
  • Serve immediately — do not hold or reheat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g
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