Chicken Tikka (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Recipe preparation
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2 pieces chicken thigh
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For the Marinade:
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3 tsp. Garam masala
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1 1⁄2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
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1 tbsp. Hung curd
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1⁄2 Lemon
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3 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder
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1 tsp. Turmeric powder
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2 Green chillies
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1⁄2 tsp. Salt
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1 tsp. ginger and garlic paste
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In the kitchen:
- Remove the thigh bone and cut into cubes.
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl then add the thighs and allow to marinade in the refrigerator.
- Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes.
- Skewer the marinated chicken cubes and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
At the barbecue:
- Preheat grill to 200°C for 15 minutes with the lid down.
- Place the chicken skewers over direct heat. Close the lid and let it cook for 6 minutes.
- Open the lid and using a pair of tongs, ip the skewers and cook for further 6 minutes.
- Check with a thermometer and once the chicken reaches a core temperature 75°C it is cooked.