Mint Chutney Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Mint Chutney Chicken Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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, cut into tikka cubes
  • • 2 cups fresh mint leaves
  • • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • • 2 green chilies
  • • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Blend the mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger and garlic into a smooth paste.

2
Phase 2

Stir the paste into the yogurt with the lemon juice and salt; coat the chicken and rest 2 hours.

3
Phase 3

Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers.

4
Phase 4

Grill over high heat until charred at the edges, turning regularly.

5
Phase 5

Baste with a little oil or butter during the last few minutes.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with onion rings and extra mint chutney.