Chicken tikka has its origin in North Indian cuisine. Chicken Tikka consists of boneless chicken pieces first marinated in spices and yoghurt and later fixed on a skewer and roasted in a pre-heated oven. When the cooking is about to end, the chicken bits are brushed with butter which imparts the dish its characteristic flavor. The chicken tikkas are relished with garlic chutney or coriander chutney or tamarind chutney.

My best friend also has a knack for cooking like me. Her preparation of chicken tikka fetched my friend the first prize in a cooking contest. Later she taught me the recipe on my request. Here, I am sharing the recipe with you all.

Cooking time: 2-3 hours

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

Boneless chicken-500 grams

Yoghurt-1/2 cup

Red chilly paste-1 teaspoon

Lemon juice-1 tablespoon

Ginger paste-1 teaspoon

Garlic paste-1 teaspoon

Cumin powder-1 teaspoon

Red chilly powder-1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder-1 teaspoon

Oil-1 tablespoon

Butter-1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander leaves-1/2 cup

Onion rings-10-12

Method

Chop boneless chicken in to 1 inch long pieces and make narrow slits in each of the pieces. In a bowl, mix chilly powder, half the quantity of lemon juice and salt. Add the chicken pieces, mix and allow it to marinate for an hour. Next add yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chilly paste, cumin powder, garam masala powder and oil. Mix thoroughly with the chicken pieces and allow marinating for another 1 hour or more. Then fix the marinated chicken pieces in a skewer or a metallic pin and roast in a pre-heated oven for 15 minutes Smear with butter and roast for another 5-7 minutes. You chicken tikkas are ready for serving

Serving Instruction

Garnish with the remaining lemon juice, chopped coriander and onion ring and serve hot with garlic chutney or coriander chutney.