Hariyali (Green) Chicken Tikka
This popular Hariyali (Green) Chicken Tikka gets its unique green color and delicious flavor from the aromatic blend of herbs used in its marinade. Full of flavor, these juicy chicken skewers are perfect as an appetizer or a main
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken (see notes)
- 1 ½ tsp garlic paste
- 1 ½ tsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 lemons
- ½ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup mint
- 6 serrano chillies (see notes)
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp amchur powder
Instructions
- 1
Wash and trim the chicken and cut it into 2" cubes.
- 2
Mix all of the remaining ingredients in a blender to make the marinade.
- 3
Mix the chicken cubes with the marinade and put them in the fridge for an hour.
- 4
After an hour, place the meat on skewers and preheat your grill for 10 minutes at 450° F.
- 5
Brush the skewers with a little olive oil and grill for 10-15 minutes, turning as necessary, halfway through, for even cooking.
- 6
For perfect results, use a thermometer. For white meat, an internal temperature of 165° indicates the chicken is cooked through (see notes).