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Tender and extremely juicy chicken soaked in a rich garlic butter sauce is a must try recipe. It not only looks delicious but its very addictive. This recipe doesn't take more then 30 mins, its so simple and easy.]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

 2 Chicken Breast, bite size pieces
 Salt, as per taste
 ½ tsp Black pepper powder, ground
 5 tbsp, All purpose flour
 3 tbsp Oil
 50 g Salted Butter
 6 - 8, Garlic cloves, Finely chopped
 ½ cup Vegetable/Chicken Broth
 1 tsp Oregano
 1.50 tbsp Lemon juice
 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped

1

In a bowl, To the chicken pieces add salt, pepper and 3 to 4 tbsp of all purpose flour. Coat the chicken pieces well.

2

In a pan, add some oil and start placing the coated chicken pieces and shallow fry them on both the sides till its lightly golden. Set it aside after the color changes.

3

In the same pan add butter. Once the butter is completely melted add chopped garlic an cook it for a minute.

4

Add 1tbsp of All purpose flour and mix well. Cook it for a minute.

5

Add Vegetable/Chicken broth now and bring it a boil. Once it comes to a boil add Oregano and Lemon juice and give it a mix.

6

To this add the shallow fried chicken and cook till the sauce reduces.

7

Garnish it with Parsley and give it a last mix. Butter Garlic Chicken is now ready.

Ingredients

 2 Chicken Breast, bite size pieces
 Salt, as per taste
 ½ tsp Black pepper powder, ground
 5 tbsp, All purpose flour
 3 tbsp Oil
 50 g Salted Butter
 6 - 8, Garlic cloves, Finely chopped
 ½ cup Vegetable/Chicken Broth
 1 tsp Oregano
 1.50 tbsp Lemon juice
 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped

Directions

1

In a bowl, To the chicken pieces add salt, pepper and 3 to 4 tbsp of all purpose flour. Coat the chicken pieces well.

2

In a pan, add some oil and start placing the coated chicken pieces and shallow fry them on both the sides till its lightly golden. Set it aside after the color changes.

3

In the same pan add butter. Once the butter is completely melted add chopped garlic an cook it for a minute.

4

Add 1tbsp of All purpose flour and mix well. Cook it for a minute.

5

Add Vegetable/Chicken broth now and bring it a boil. Once it comes to a boil add Oregano and Lemon juice and give it a mix.

6

To this add the shallow fried chicken and cook till the sauce reduces.

7

Garnish it with Parsley and give it a last mix. Butter Garlic Chicken is now ready.

Notes

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Tikka is basically an appetizer dish that consists of pieces of meat or vegetarian alternatives, with its origins tracing back to the Mughal dynasty. It is prepared by marinating the pieces in spices and yogurt and cooking them in a tandoor. Malai Chicken Tikka is an Indian chicken starter, in which the meat is flavored with yogurt, cream, cheese, and spices, and then grilled on a Tandoor. They are usually boneless and mildly marinated with spices. It is universally popular and a much-loved appetizer. Traditionally it's cooked in a tandoor(a clay oven), but here we are going to grill it on a griddle pan.]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

1st Marination
 4 Chicken Thighs, Cut into 2 inch tikka pieces
 1.50 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 2 Lemon Juice
 1 tsp Salt
2nd Marination
 ¾ cup Hung Curd
 ½ cup Fresh Cream
 2 tsp Garam Masala
 4 Green Chilli, Crushed with 1 tbsp water
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 ½ tsp Nutmeg Powder
 1 tsp White Pepper Powder
 1 tbsp Grated Cheese
 2 tbsp Kasuri Methi Leaves
 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
 Salt, To Taste

1

In a bowl, add in chicken pieces, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix them well and set them aside for 30 mins.

2

In a mixing bowl, add hung curd, fresh cream, garam masala, green chili paste, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, white pepper powder, grated cheese, Kasuri methi, coriander leaves, and salt.

3

Add the marinated chicken pieces into the creamy masala and mix them well. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 to 3 hours.

4

After 2 to 3 hours, add the tikka pieces into metal or wooden skewers.

5

Heat the grill pan and brush some oil. Place the chicken skewers on the hot grill pan and fry the chicken on both sides for 15 mins each until they are charred. Keep brushing the oil from the pan to the chicken to keep them moist and juicy.

6

Chicken Malai Tikka is now ready, Serve it with some mint chutney and salad.

Ingredients

1st Marination
 4 Chicken Thighs, Cut into 2 inch tikka pieces
 1.50 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
 2 Lemon Juice
 1 tsp Salt
2nd Marination
 ¾ cup Hung Curd
 ½ cup Fresh Cream
 2 tsp Garam Masala
 4 Green Chilli, Crushed with 1 tbsp water
 ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
 ½ tsp Nutmeg Powder
 1 tsp White Pepper Powder
 1 tbsp Grated Cheese
 2 tbsp Kasuri Methi Leaves
 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
 Salt, To Taste

Directions

1

In a bowl, add in chicken pieces, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix them well and set them aside for 30 mins.

2

In a mixing bowl, add hung curd, fresh cream, garam masala, green chili paste, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, white pepper powder, grated cheese, Kasuri methi, coriander leaves, and salt.

3

Add the marinated chicken pieces into the creamy masala and mix them well. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 to 3 hours.

4

After 2 to 3 hours, add the tikka pieces into metal or wooden skewers.

5

Heat the grill pan and brush some oil. Place the chicken skewers on the hot grill pan and fry the chicken on both sides for 15 mins each until they are charred. Keep brushing the oil from the pan to the chicken to keep them moist and juicy.

6

Chicken Malai Tikka is now ready, Serve it with some mint chutney and salad.

Notes

Chicken Malai Tikka
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Tikka is basically an appetizer dish that consists of pieces of meat or vegetarian alternatives, with its origins tracing back to the Mughal dynasty. It is prepared by marinating the pieces in spices and yogurt and cooking them in a tandoor. Chicken Tikka is an Indian chicken starter, in which the meat is flavored with yogurt and spices, and then grilled on a Tandoor. They are usually boneless and mildly marinated with spices. It is universally popular and a much-loved appetizer. Traditionally it's cooked in a tandoor(a clay oven), but here we are going to grill it on a griddle pan. Typically in restaurants, they use color to give it a vibrant red color to the tikka's, But in this recipe, we aren't going to use any color(It's totally optional).]]>

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Initial Marination - set aside for 30 mins
 600 g Boneless Chicken, cut into 2 inch tikka pieces
 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
 Salt, as per taste
 2 tsp Lemon juice
Second Marination
 ½ cup Hung curd/ Thick curd
 ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Cumin powder
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
 1 tsp Kasuri Methi, dry
 Salt, as per taste
 2 tbsp Oil
Other Ingredients
 Oil for pan frying
 Chat masala powder, sprinkle

1

Initially marinate the chicken with ginger-garlic paste, Salt and Lemon juice. Set the Marinated chicken aside for 30 mins.

2

For the second marination, In a bowl add some hung curd, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Kasuri methi, salt and Oil. Mix them all very well.
Now add the marinated chicken to the second marination masala and coat them all well.

3

Marinate the chicken for at least 3 to 4 hours.

4

After the chicken is marinated, thread them to Bamboo skewers.
Note: Soak the skewers in water for 30 mins before using them.

5

Heat a griddle pan, and grease the pan generously with oil. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken skewers and cook the chicken for 10-15 mins on each side.
Note: You can cook the chicken tikka in an oven at 250 deg Celsius for 20 to 30 mins( 10 to 15 mins on each side).

6

Baste the chicken tikka with the oil from the pan to keep them moist and juicy.

7

Chicken Tikka is now ready. Serve with green Salad and mint chutney.

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients

Initial Marination - set aside for 30 mins
 600 g Boneless Chicken, cut into 2 inch tikka pieces
 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
 Salt, as per taste
 2 tsp Lemon juice
Second Marination
 ½ cup Hung curd/ Thick curd
 ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 tsp Cumin powder
 1 tsp Garam Masala
 5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
 1 tsp Kasuri Methi, dry
 Salt, as per taste
 2 tbsp Oil
Other Ingredients
 Oil for pan frying
 Chat masala powder, sprinkle

Directions

1

Initially marinate the chicken with ginger-garlic paste, Salt and Lemon juice. Set the Marinated chicken aside for 30 mins.

2

For the second marination, In a bowl add some hung curd, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Kasuri methi, salt and Oil. Mix them all very well.
Now add the marinated chicken to the second marination masala and coat them all well.

3

Marinate the chicken for at least 3 to 4 hours.

4

After the chicken is marinated, thread them to Bamboo skewers.
Note: Soak the skewers in water for 30 mins before using them.

5

Heat a griddle pan, and grease the pan generously with oil. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken skewers and cook the chicken for 10-15 mins on each side.
Note: You can cook the chicken tikka in an oven at 250 deg Celsius for 20 to 30 mins( 10 to 15 mins on each side).

6

Baste the chicken tikka with the oil from the pan to keep them moist and juicy.

7

Chicken Tikka is now ready. Serve with green Salad and mint chutney.

Notes

Chicken Tikka
IngredientsDirections

Chicken Tikka is often served with mint chutney or yogurt raita, typically accompanied by rice or naan bread. It is a popular street food in India and commonly appears in Indian restaurants around the world. People enjoy it as a healthy and flavorful dish, whether as an appetizer or a main course.

Additionally, Chicken Tikka is not just popular in India but also in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom, where it is a favored street food and restaurant item. Variations include the famous Chicken Tikka Masala, a beloved dish in the UK and other parts of the world.

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken overnight: Marinating the chicken in a yogurt and spice marinade overnight helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients: To make the best Tikka, use high-quality, fresh ingredients such as yogurt, spices, and chicken.
  • Cut the chicken into small pieces: Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces so that they cook quickly and evenly.
  • Use skewers: Skewering the chicken before grilling helps to keep the pieces of chicken together and makes it easy to turn them while grilling.
  • Grill over high heat: Grill the Tikka over high heat to give it a nice char and smoky flavor.
  • Turn frequently: Turn the skewers frequently to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly on all sides.
  • Baste with marinade: Baste the chicken with the marinade while grilling to keep it moist and add extra flavor.
  • Serve with mint chutney or yogurt raita: The mint chutney and yogurt raita are a perfect accompaniment to the Chicken Tikka, providing a cool and creamy contrast to the spicy chicken.
  • Cook in a tandoor oven: A tandoor oven is a traditional way to cook Tikka and it will give it a distinct smoky flavor.
  • Be careful with seasoning: Be careful not to over-season the chicken, as the marinade and the spices will be added during the cooking process.

FAQs

Q: What are the main ingredients in Chicken Tikka?
A: The main ingredients in Chicken Tikka include chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, and a blend of spices such as cumin, paprika, turmeric, and ginger.

Q: How can I make Chicken Tikka more flavorful?
A: To make Chicken Tikka more flavorful, use high-quality, fresh ingredients, marinate the chicken overnight, and baste with the marinade while grilling.

Q: How can I cook Chicken Tikka if I don’t have a grill?
A: Chicken Tikka can also be cooked in an oven or on a stovetop griddle.

Q: How long should I marinate the chicken?
A: Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, but for best results, it’s recommended to marinate it overnight.

Q: Can I freeze Chicken Tikka?
A: Yes, you can freeze Chicken Tikka, but it’s best to freeze it before grilling.

Q: Can I make this Tikka in advance?
A: Yes, you can make Chicken Tikka in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before grilling.

Q: What are some traditional sides to serve with Chicken Tikka?
A: Some traditional sides to serve with Chicken Tikka include mint chutney, yogurt raita, rice, and naan bread.

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