Description
The king of snacks, marinating bite-sized 'boneless' chicken in the same spice/yogurt marinade as Tandoori Chicken, skewered and baked.
Restaurants serving Chicken Tikka
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh(boneless)
- Yogurt
- Garlic ginger paste
- Garam masala
- Paprika powder
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken thigh (or breast) bite-sized, rub with lemon juice and salt.
- Marinate for hours in a liquid of yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, garam masala, paprika powder.
- Skewer on metal (or bamboo) skewers, bake in oven/grill until surface is fragrantly charred, brush with melted butter to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic garam masala aroma and scorched butter
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Soy meat (as Soya Tikka for vegetarians)
Pairing
Cold beer、Onion Kulcha
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Tikka' means 'piece/chunk' in Hindi. The UK's national dish 'Chicken Tikka Masala' is said to be born from simmering leftover Chicken Tikka in tomato sauce.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Remove Chicken Tikka from skewer, wrap in naan with sliced raw red onions, eating it like an Indian-style taco!
Allergen
Chicken, Dairy