Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Skewers of tandoori chicken tikka are coated in spiced yogurt marinade and grilled to perfection for juicy chicken you can scoop with fresh naan.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- lemon juice, 2 lemons, plus wedges for garnish
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for the tandoori masala (apart from the onions) in a food processor until smooth. Transfer it to a mixing bowl with the chicken pieces and sliced onion. Toss to combine. Then, cover and marinate in the fridge for 6 hours (but at least one hour).
- Preheat a gas grill by setting all the burners to high heat for 10 minutes. Then, use a wooden grill scraper to clean the grates.
- Hold a wide metal skewer with one hand and slide the chicken pieces onto it. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all the skewers are loaded.
- Set the skewers onto the grill and cook over high heat for 7 minutes. Tip: Avoid opening the grill and moving the chicken so the pieces develop a nice char.
- Flip the chicken skewers and cook for 5 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken, and continue cook until it reaches 165°F (73°C)
- Remove the chicken from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board or serving dish to rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- I recommend marinating the chicken tikka for 6-24 hours (but at least one hour) to ensure the flavor penetrates and flavors the chicken.
- Preheat the grill, letting it get hot before adding the chicken. Doing so locks in all the moisture as the chicken sears and develops a nice char, which is necessary for chicken breast, which is prone to drying out.
- Carefully shake off the excess marinade and onions before setting them onto the grill.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 168 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 79 mg | Sodium: 945 mg | Potassium: 96 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 406 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg
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