Chicken Tikka

6 servings

300 minutes

Chicken tikka is a fragrant and spicy dish rooted in Indian traditions but adapted in European cuisine. Its base is tender chicken fillet marinated in a spice-rich yogurt mixture with coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, and curry. The long marination gives the meat tenderness and rich flavor, while grilling adds an appetizing golden crust. Chicken tikka is perfect as a standalone dish or as a base for other culinary variations like sauces or in burritos and salads. Its vibrant spicy taste, light lime tang, and tender texture make it a favorite choice for fans of rich aromas and exquisite yet easy-to-make food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 531
• Proteins: 81.3g
• Fats: 16.2g
• Carbohydrates: 8.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 2 kg
• Coriander seeds: 0.8 tbsp
• Caraway seeds: 0.8 tbsp
• Yogurt: 2 glass
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Grated ginger: 3 tsp
• Salt: 1.5 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Red curry powder: 2 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Cayenne pepper: 0.3 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken fillet into cubes of 2-3 cm sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 kg

2. Put all ingredients except the chicken in a blender and turn them into puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander seeds: 0.8 tablespoon
   • Caraway seeds: 0.8 tablespoon
   • Yogurt: 2 glasss
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Grated ginger: 3 teaspoons
   • Salt: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
   • Red curry powder: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon

3. Coat the chicken with the yogurt mixture and let it marinate in the fridge for four hours. Then thread the chicken onto skewers. Place the skewers on a preheated and lightly oiled grill pan, leaving half a centimeter gap between them, and grill for five to six minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 2 glasss
   • Chicken fillet: 2 kg
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons