Indian Chicken Recipes - Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka) Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons crushed garlic

• 2 teaspoons grated ginger

• 2 teaspoons chili paste or minced fresh chilies

• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala

• Few drops of red food coloring (optional)

• 1 lb (500 g) boneless chicken leg, cubed

• 1 cup (250 g) hung yogurt

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Method:

1. Combine the garlic, ginger, chili paste, oil, lemon juice, salt, Garam Masala and red food coloring, if using. Rub the marinade thoroughly onto the chicken pieces. Mix with the yogurt and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours (preferably overnight).

2. Thread the chicken onto skewers and brush with additional oil. Place under a very hot grill or broiler for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until cooked and golden brown. Serve with Mint Coriander Chutney (refer recipe), onion rings, lemon wedges and Indian bread such as Tandoori Naan.