Chicken Tikka

A lovely and easy chicken tikka recipe that can be made ahead and just grilled before eating.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 450  g chicken breasts
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 5  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 onion, grated
• 1  tablespoon  desiccated coconut
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 2  teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped
• 100  ml  natural yoghurt
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Put the chicken, salt and lemon juice in a bowl and mix together well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients, then add to the chicekn and stir to combine.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, overnight if possible.
4. When ready to cook, thread onto skewers and baste with some remaining marinade.
5. Cook on the BBQ or under a hot grill for 15 minutes, turning and basting frequently.
6. Serve garnished with fresh coriander, lemon wedges and a little single cream, if desired.