Spicy Chicken Tikka Recipe on Grill
Chicken tikka is a favorite at every party and gathering. This chicken tikka recipe brings restaurant flavors to your home kitchen. The smoky grilled taste makes it absolutely irresistible.
Marination is the Secret
The key to amazing chicken tikka recipe is a good marinade. Mix yogurt with spices to create a flavorful coating. The yogurt makes the chicken tender and juicy. Let it marinate for at least four hours.
Ingredients List
- 500 grams boneless chicken cubes
- One cup thick yogurt
- Two tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- One tablespoon red chili powder
- One teaspoon turmeric powder
- One tablespoon garam masala
- Two tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Two tablespoons oil
- Wooden skewers soaked in water
Preparing the Chicken
Cut chicken into equal sized cubes for even cooking. Wash them well and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl mix yogurt with all the spices and lemon juice. This creates the marinade for your chicken tikka recipe.
Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Make sure every piece is coated completely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least four hours. Overnight marination gives even better results.
When ready to cook thread the chicken pieces onto soaked wooden skewers. Leave small gaps between each piece. This helps them cook evenly on all sides.
Grilling to Perfection
Preheat your grill to medium high heat. You can also use an oven or tandoor. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking. Place the chicken skewers on the grill.
Cook for about six to eight minutes on each side. The chicken tikka recipe requires turning the skewers regularly. You want nice char marks on all sides. Brush with oil or butter while grilling for extra flavor.
The chicken is done when it is no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and let it rest for two minutes. Serve hot with mint chutney and onion rings. This chicken tikka recipe will become your go to party dish.
