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Chicken Tikka Without Skewers
Chicken tikka without skewers is a quick and easy recipe that brings all the delicious flavours of a traditional chicken tikka, without the need for skewers. Perfect for those who want to enjoy a juicy, spiced chicken meal at home.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Chicken (Boneless, Cut into Small Pieces)
- 100 g Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Oil (For Marination)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Red Food Colour (Optional)
- Oil (For cooking)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and all the spices.
- 2
Add the chicken and coat it well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 3
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes,
- 5
Flip and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 6
Increase the heat at the end to get a nice char for that tikka effect.
- 7
Serve hot with naan, rice, salad, or chutney.