Chettinad Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Chettinad Chicken Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 700g boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 2 tsp black peppercorns, freshly crushed
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 10 curry leaves, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coat the chicken in yogurt, crushed pepper, ginger-garlic paste, fennel, Kashmiri chili powder, curry leaves, and salt; refrigerate 3 hours.

2
Phase 2

Thread the cubes onto skewers.

3
Phase 3

Cook over high heat, basting with sesame oil and turning often.

4
Phase 4

Grill until the edges char and the chicken is cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with onion rings and lime wedges.