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Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Seared until the edges char and smoke, these vermilion chunks of chicken stay impossibly juicy within.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs cubed
  • 3 tbsp full-fat yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Skewers, onion rings, and lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients and coat chicken thoroughly.
  • Marinate minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Thread onto skewers.
  • Grill on high heat or broil at maximum 8–10 minutes per side.
  • Baste with ghee halfway through cooking.
  • Cook until charred at edges and cooked through.
  • Rest 2 minutes before serving.
  • Serve on onion rings with lemon wedges and mint chutney.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 290kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g
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