Chicken Tikka Wings
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Chicken Tikka Wings
Description
The Chicken Tikka Wings recipe uses a yogurt-based marinade with spices such as tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili, turmeric, and fenugreek leaves. The marinade tenderizes the chicken while allowing the aromatic spices to permeate through. Roasting the wings on both sides at moderate oven temperatures produces a balanced texture, featuring juicy meat with a flavorful, slightly crisp skin. The inclusion of ginger, garlic, and lemon juice adds depth and brightness to the wings.
This recipe serves as a different take on spiced chicken wings and can be enjoyed with straightforward accompaniments like French fries for a casual meal. The marinade is straightforward, making it suitable for home cooks looking to explore Indian-inspired flavors.
Marinating the wings for longer than 30 minutes enhances the flavor absorption, contributing to a richer taste. Using wings with skin helps retain moisture and develop a better texture during roasting.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add all the ingredients, except the chicken wings, and whisk until well combined
- Add the chicken wings then mix until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated (see note 1)
- Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes (see note 2)
- Once marinated, roast for 15 minutes at the top of a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) gas mark 4
- Flip the chicken wings over and roast for a further 15 minutes
- Serve with some crispy French fries and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken wings with skin for better texture and moisture retention.
- Allowing the wings to marinate longer than 30 minutes improves flavor infusion.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1059mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.