Chicken Tikka Delight

Chicken Tikka Delight

Embrace the rich and aromatic flavors of the Indian subcontinent with this delicious Chicken Tikka Delight. This dish brings together marinated chicken pieces infused with a symphony of spices and yogurt, then perfectly grilled or baked to achieve a tender and flavorful result.

Ingredients

🍗 4 pieces of chicken breast, drumstick, or thigh
🍋 3 tablespoons lemon juice
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌿 1 tablespoon garlic paste
🌿 1 tablespoon ginger paste
🥛 ¾ cup yogurt Dahi
🌶️ 1 teaspoon red chili powder
🌿 1 teaspoon whole spice powder Garam masala
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin powder Zeera powder
🌾 1 tablespoon roasted gram flour Baisan
🌿 ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder Haldee powder
🎨 ¼ teaspoon orange food color
🌿 ½ teaspoon carom seeds Ajwain
🌶️ 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
🌿 1 teaspoon chaat masala
🧈 1 tablespoon melted butter Makhan

Instructions

1- Prepare Chicken:

• Begin by making cuts on the chicken pieces to allow the marinade to penetrate deeply.

2- First Marination:

• In a bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Mix thoroughly.
• Add the chicken pieces and ensure they are well-coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

3- Second Marination:

• In another bowl, mix yogurt, red chili powder, whole spice powder, cumin powder, roasted gram flour, turmeric powder, orange food color, carom seeds, crushed red chili, and chaat masala into a smooth paste.
• Add the chicken from the first marination into this yogurt-spice mixture, coating it completely.
• Drizzle melted butter over the marinated chicken, mix well, and cover.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for enhanced flavors.

4- Cooking:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking until the chicken is cooked through and has a beautiful char.

5- Optional Cooking Methods:

• You can alternatively grill or pan-fry the chicken until cooked and slightly charred for added flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes + 4 hours of marination
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 4.5 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 250 per serving
Protein: 20g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Equipment: Cutting board, Chef's knife, Mixing bowls, Measuring spoons/cups, Silicone spatula, Oven, Baking tray with aluminum foil

Cooking Tips

• Scoring the chicken helps in deeper flavor absorption.
• Two-step marination improves tenderness and flavor.
• For better results, marinate overnight if possible.
• Choose your preferred cooking method based on your kitchen setup.

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Chicken Tikka Delight