5 from 99 votes
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka is a marinated grilled chicken dish where chicken pieces are coated in a spiced yogurt mixture including tandoori masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek leaves, and mint sauce. The marination tenderizes and flavors the chicken before roasting at high temperature, yielding charred edges and moist, flavorful meat. It is traditionally served with naan bread and salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
Calories:
144 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 mint sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add all of the ingredients, except the chicken, and whisk until well combined
- Add the chicken then mix until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated
- Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes – the longer the marination time the better it is
- Once marinated, roast for 10 minutes at the top of a preheated oven at 240°C (465°F) gas mark 9
- Flip the skewers over and roast for a further 6-8 minutes
- Serve alongside homemade naan bread with salad and enjoy!
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Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes; longer marination improves flavor and tenderness.
- Use a high oven temperature (240°C/465°F) for roasting to achieve a charred exterior while keeping the inside juicy.
- Flip the chicken pieces halfway through roasting to ensure even cooking.
- Serve chicken tikka freshly cooked with naan bread and salad for a traditional presentation.
- Nutritional information is approximate and for guidance only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
663mg
(28%)
Potassium
160mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.