Chicken Tikka ~ Dry / சிக்கன் டிக்கா

Chicken Tikka is a popular, low-calorie & authentic Indian starter.  Juicy chunks of Chicken is marinated in masala, arranged on skewers and then grilled with veggies! Even kids will love this snack.. Check this veg-version Paneer Tikka  

I am posting the oven method now. If you are looking for other methods (grill/ stove-top), check this recipe -> Paneer-Tikka.. I have posted all three methods..

Ingredients :-
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Chicken	300 grams
Bell peppers / Capsicum	Multicolor
Butter / Oil (for brushing)	1 - 2 tbsp

 
For the Marinade :-

Ginger garlic paste	1 tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Pepper powder	½ tsp
Chilli powder	1 tsp
Chat masala	½ tsp
Garam masala	½ tsp
Lemon Juice	1 tsp
Curd	½ cup
Salt	to taste

Method :-
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1). Chop chicken into bite-size pieces & dice the capsicum. Prepare the marinade with all the ingredients mentioned under "for the marinade" in a big bowl.

2). Apply the marinade to Chicken in a bowl and veggies in a separate bowl. Make sure chicken and veggies are coated well. Cover and keep the marinated Chicken and veggies in the refrigerator for 2 hours or more.

3). Skewer the veggies and chicken alternately on skewers or tooth picks. Shake off any excess marinade.

4). Pre-heat the oven at 450 degrees F. Arrange the chicken-skewers on a baking tray. Brush with oil and keep in the oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn the sides and brush with oil and again grill it for 10 minutes for even cooking. Finally, broil for 3-5 minutes.

Remove onto a plate and squeeze some lemon juice over the paneer skewers and serve with onion slices & lemon wedges.

Notes :-
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# Marinate for at-least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge. Better the marination, more flavor gets infused in the chicken & veggies.

# Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water for half an hour or so before putting them on the grill/oven. It prevents the wood from burning once it meets the hot grill.

# Leftover marinade can be used for preparing Chicken-Tikka Masala (Gravy). I will soon post the recipe..


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