Chicken tikka is an easy recipe to try cooking Indian food for the first time. Instead of mixing a marinade with a large number of spices, use a pre-mixed tandoori powder or barbeque powder, or mild curry powder. I try not to raid the family spice cabinet and use pre-mixed blends as much as possible. Authentic chicken tikka is chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in a tandoor. I broil it in a toaster oven or air fryer. Chicken thighs are better, but any chicken breasts work as well. I like to keep chicken tikka (or any seasoned grilled chicken) readily available for a quick meal in a sandwich, wrap, or rice bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into three pieces each
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2-3 teaspoon tandoori powder (or barbecue seasoning or a mild curry powder)
- ½ cup yogurt (use greek yogurt if possible or strain regular yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Mix everything but the chick in a bowl to make a marinade.
- Add chicken to the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Keep the marinated in the refrigerator overnight if possible or at least a couple of hours.
- Pick the pieces of chicken from the marinade and either add to a bowl of an air fryer in one layer (7 minutes and flip) or broil in a toaster oven for 8-9 minutes on each side.
- Serve with a salad or eat with a green chutney dipping sauce.
Teen Recipe Type