Lemon Rice Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Lemon Rice 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

  • • 600g boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk the yogurt with the crushed pepper, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder and salt; coat the chicken and rest 2 hours.

2
Phase 2

Thread the chicken cubes onto skewers.

3
Phase 3

Grill over high heat, turning and basting with butter.

4
Phase 4

Cook until charred in spots and just cooked through.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle with lemon juice and serve hot with mint chutney.