Chicken Tikka Recipe

Chicken Tikka

Easy chicken tikka recipe
Prep Time: 2 to 3 hours
Cook time: 25 to 30 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Chicken,cut into small pieces- 400 gms
2. Oil / melted butter- as required

For marination

1. Yogurt- 1.5 tbsp
2. Ginger paste- 1 tbsp
3. Garlic paste- 1 tbsp
4. Kashmiri chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tbsp (according to taste)
5. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
6. Tandoori masala-3/4 tsp( or use homemade Tandoori masala)
7. Lime juice- 2 tsp
8. Mustard oil/vegetable oil- 2 tbsp( see notes)
9. Butter- 2 to 3 tsp
10. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl,combine together all the ingredients listed under 'For marination'.

Rub this onto the chicken pieces,until it is coated well.

Cover and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours.Thread the chicken pieces on bamboo skewers.

Preheat oven to 250 deg C.Place the skewers on a greased tray and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes.Baste them with  the pan juices and turn the pieces over.Drizzle melted butter,if desired.Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes,turning once or twice between.Broil for 3 to 4 minutes for charred look. ( Make sure you do not over cook the chicken,it should be soft , tender and juicy from inside.)

Serve with pudhina/mint chutney, rice / roti.

NOTES

• STOVE TOP Method:Drizzle oil on a skillet /grill pan.Place the skewered chicken on the pan and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, over medium heat.Drizzle more oil/butter and turn them over a couple of times,until cooked through ( about 5 to 10 minutes)and slightly charred on the sides.
• Mustard oil has a distinctive pungent taste and a strong flavor.If you do not want to use mustard oil,just use any neutral cooking oil.
• I used homemade tandoori masala.