Chicken tikka is an age old traditional dish that has marinated chicken pieces grill cooked in skewers in a traditional tandoor.
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Tikka is an absolutely yummy starter. We love, love it so much, and usually every holiday we plan for a barbeque night and chicken tikka is definitely there. This is a perfect recipe for trekking or even camping.
Today I am sharing how to prepare the Chicken Tikka on a stovetop and air fryer.
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What is Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka is a traditional Chicken dish that belongs to the Indian Subcontinent. Its origin goes back to the Mughal era. Small cubes are chicken are marinated with Indian spices and yogurt and grilled and cooked in the traditional Tandoor oven. A tandoor oven is a cylindrical clay oven especially for cooking meat and bread.
Ingredients:
Chicken - Traditional recipe call for the bones chicken pieces. But if prefer all. You can use any you prefer.
Yogurt - Use thick yogurt.
Ginger garlic paste - A main flavor ingredient dor all meat-based dishes.
Spice Powders - I am using Indian spice powders. Oil - Use any cooking oil as needed for cooking.
Lemon Juice - Elevates the taste of the marinade.
Dried fenugreek leaves - Adds a traditional touch to the dish. Available in most Indian stores.
Skewers - you can use steel skewers or bamboo skewers as you prefer.
How to make Chicken Tikka
In a mixing bowl add the spice powders. I am using Red chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cardamom Powder, and the required Salt. You can also add some Chaat Masala gives a nice flavor to the tikka. I prefer using Kashmiri red chili powder for the bright red color.
Next, add the ginger garlic paste and the thick curd/yogurt.
Also, add lemon juice
Add Dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi )
Next, add the cleaned chicken cubes. Chop the chicken pieces uniformly so that it is equal to the skew.
Combine everything well. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins or up to 3 hours.
If using bamboo skewers. Dip the skewers in hot water for 15 mins and then use. Now skew the marinated chicken into the skewers.
AirFryer Method:
Preheat the air fryer to 200C / 400 F for 5 mins. Brush or spray oil in the air fryer basket and arrange the skewers. Air Fry at 180 C / 356 F for 18 mins.
Flip once halfway and brush with oil. Airfryer Chicken Tikka is ready.
Stove Top Method :
Heat a cast iron pan with oil. Once it's hot add the marinated chicken pieces and cook on a medium-low flame.
Chicken gets cooked in 12-15 mins. Flip and cook on all sides until it's crisp and cooked.
Once done switch off the flame. For the Smokey flavor. Arrange the chicken in skewers and show the chicken in the direct flame for a few secs and then set it aside.
Chicken Tikka is ready.
Tips & Variations
- Feel free to adjust the spice powders as per your taste profile.
- You can also cook in the oven.
- Chicken tikka goes well with green chutney or mayonnaise
Serving Suggestion
Chicken tikka is served with some lemon wedges and onion on the side with some green chutney and mayonnaise.
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📖 Recipe
Stove top Chicken Tikka - Stove Top / Air Fryer
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- ½ kg Chicken
- Salt as needed
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ½ tsp Chaat Masala
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- ⅓ cup Curd / Yogurt
- Salt as needed
- 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves ( Kasoori Methi)
- Oil as needed for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add the spice powders. I am using Red chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cardamom Powder, and the required Salt. You can also add some Chaat Masala gives a nice flavor to the tikka. I prefer using Kashmiri red chili powder for the bright red color.
- Next, add the ginger garlic paste and the thick curd/yogurt.
- Also, add lemon juice
- Add Dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi )
- Next, add the cleaned chicken cubes. Chop the chicken pieces uniformly so that it is equal to the skew.
- Combine everything well. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins or up to 3 hours.
- If using bamboo skewers. Dip the skewers in hot water for 15 mins and then use. Now skew the marinated chicken into the skewers.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C / 400 F for 5 mins. Brush or spray oil in the air fryer basket and arrange the skewers. Air Fry at 180 C / 356 F for 18 mins.
- Flip once halfway and brush with oil. Airfryer Chicken Tikka is ready.
Stove top Method
- Heat a cast iron pan with oil. Once it's hot add the marinated chicken pieces and cook on a medium-low flame.
- Chicken gets cooked in 12-15 mins. Flip and cook on all sides until it's crisp and cooked.
- Once done switch off the flame. For the Smokey flavor. Arrange the chicken in skewers and show the chicken in the direct flame for a few secs and then set it aside. Chicken Tikka is ready on the stove top.
Notes
- You can also prepare the same in the oven.
- Click here for the oven version.
- Goes well with kebab green chutney.
- Serve with some onion wedges and lemon.
- Perfect party appetizer.
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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