Easy Chicken Tikka Boti Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Chicken Tikka Boti Recipe
Description
Easy Chicken Tikka Boti Recipe combines a mix of spices such as cumin, coriander, red chili powders, amchur, turmeric, and salt with ginger, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and cooking oil to create a deep-flavored marinade for boneless chicken cubes. Using tenderloin or boneless thigh meat helps retain moisture during grilling, preventing dryness often encountered with chicken breast. The inclusion of optional red food coloring gives the chicken a vibrant red hue reminiscent of restaurant-style tikka, though it does not affect taste.
The marinade needs at least 30 minutes, allowing the spices and acids to tenderize and infuse the meat. Cooking involves high-temperature grilling first to sear the outside and lock in juices, followed by reducing heat to ensure thorough cooking to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Threading the chicken on skewers helps in even cooking and ease of handling on the grill.
This recipe suits those looking for a flavorful grilled chicken dish with balanced spice and acidity, suitable for serving alongside rice, flatbreads, or salads. The marinade’s complexity enhances the taste while the grilling method adds a slight char and smoke flavor unique to this preparation.
Marinating longer or even freezing the marinated chicken until needed offers practical make-ahead options. Removing cold chicken from the refrigerator before cooking or marinating overnight enhances flavor absorption and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken see notes, boneless
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 4 drops red food coloring (see notes)
Chicken Tikka Spice Blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder
- 1 teaspoon amchur powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1.5-inch cubes.
- Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes (see notes)
- Once the chicken is ready to cook, thread it on skewers.
- Preheat your grill to 500 degrees F.
- Place the skewers on the grill and sear for 5 minutes on each side.
- Reduce the grill to 350 degrees F, and cook the chicken till it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
- Use chicken tenderloins or boneless thighs for more tender and juicy results; chicken breast may dry out.
- Red food coloring is optional and used only to achieve the traditional bright red color of chicken tikka without changing flavor.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but longer times or overnight marination deepen flavor and tenderness.
- Marinated chicken can be frozen and cooked from frozen when needed.
- Thread chicken evenly on skewers for consistent grilling and heat exposure.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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