SPICY CHICKEN TIKKA

Try this healthy and low in fat recipe for chicken tikka. A favorite at Indian restaurants and loved in many other countries too. There are probably as many recipes and versions of chicken tikka, well in this recipe steps including marinating and grilling are very simple and easy to understand.

INGREDIENTS

300 gms of skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into3.5cm cubes.

Hung yoghurt 6 tsp

Red chili powder 1 tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Garam masala ½ tsp

Coriander powder ½ tsp (optional)

Cumin powder ½ tsp  

Ginger garlic paste 1 ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Lime juice 1 ½  tbl sp

Oil 1 tbl sp

1/2 tsp orange food coloring

Skewers

For best results, allow the chicken to marinate overnight.

METHOD

STEP 1: Place chicken in a large bowl, add yoghurt and all above motioned spices.

STEP 2: Rub the mixture well on the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

STEP 3: Thread the chicken onto skewers and keep ready for grilling.

STEP 4: Place the skewers on the grill racks in your oven.  Roast open till the chicken is browned on all sides and tender.

STEP 5: Remove from skewers and put the chicken in a plate. Garnish it with lemon and capsicum slices and squeeze lime juice over them and serve hot.