Grilled Chicken Tikka

This is one of the most popular dishes in north India.The word Tikka means bits, pieces or chunks. Chicken Tikka is an easy-to-cook dish in which chicken pieces are marinated in special spices and yogurt and then grilled or baked in a clay based Oven called Tandoor.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1  lb chicken (chicken thighs)
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon yogurt
• 2  garlic cloves (peeled and chopped finely)
• 1  teaspoon ginger (coarsely chopped)
•  salt, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 2  teaspoons red chili powder (adjust according to your spice level)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2  tablespoons  cooking oil

Directions

1. Clean and wash the chicken and add lemon juice and salt, mix it well and keep it covered for 30 minutes.
2. After that blend the rest of the ingredients in a blender or mixer or a food processor until it becomes smooth.
3. And add the ground paste into the marinated chicken from step 1 and again keep it marinated for another 45 minutes.
4. Preheat your oven or grill to a medium high temperature (200 C/ 400F).
5. After that grill the marinated chicken until it becomes fully cooked and juicy.
6. Serve it hot with some onion rings and lemon on the side.