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boneless chicken tikka

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About

Boneless Chicken Tikka is a popular dish from Indian cuisine. It is prepared from boneless chicken pieces that are marinated in spices and yogurt and then grilled until perfectly charred. The aromatic, smoky, and buttery flavor of Chicken Tikka makes it one of the most loved recipes in Indian restaurants. In addition to being delicious, this dish is also packed with high-quality protein and can be made low-fat by using low-fat yoghurt.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

boneless chicken

500 grams

yoghurt

1 cup

ginger

2 tablespoons

garlic paste

lemon juice

2 tablespoons

red chili powder

1 tablespoon

turmeric powder

1 tablespoon

garam masala

1 tablespoon

salt to taste

vegetable oil.

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Cut the chicken into cubes and marinate it in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Let it sit for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.

Step 2:

Skewer the chicken cubes onto skewers.

Step 3:

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Step 4:

Lightly oil the grill grates and arrange the skewers on the grill.

Step 5:

Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char to it.

Step 6:

Serve the chicken tikka with mint chutney or yoghurt sauce.

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