How to Make Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian cuisine is known for its rich and complex flavors, and one iconic dish that exemplifies this is the Chicken Tikka. This dish consists of marinated and grilled chicken pieces, often served on skewers. It is incredibly popular in Indian restaurants and has made its way into the hearts and stomachs of people around the world. The combination of aromatic spices, tender chicken, and the smoky flavor from the grill make it a truly irresistible dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
  • bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, curry, and paprika together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes, drizzling with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 272mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 682mg