How To Make Easy Chicken Tikka At Home? / A Simple Way To Make Grilled Chicken Tikka

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Skewer some boneless chicken fillets, season it with some Indian spices, and cook it in a tandoor to get luscious and supple chicken tikka that would entice you and indulge yourself in this fantastic finger food heaven with a sip of fresh orange pulpy juice.. Dim the lights and play the record player on with your favorite ghazal...

An Introduction On Indian Appetizers:

Indian cuisine is exotic, versatile, vast and phenomenal of its own kind. Like its culture, language and customs, food is yet another area of excellence which is unfathomable and quite popular across the world. Right from starters, to desserts there is wide range of dishes that take us aback with its multifarious names and astounding types. Let us begin with the starters here and there are a plentiful of classic dishes that could mark the pride of Indian Cuisine and one such remarkable delicacy is this fantabulous Chicken tikka.

Chicken Tikka : A Note

Chicken tikka is the unanimous indulgence of everyone, owing to its hooking taste and addictive aroma. The luscious tender pieces of chicken dabbed in oil, gets marinated in spicy yogurt and reaches its zenith when grilled in a tandoor. With lip-smacking dips, this exotic chicken tikka wins many a hearts across the globe and mostly chosen as the first canape for a party. Perfectly grilled and succulent chicken pieces will melt in your mouth within seconds and your taste buds will go on a pleasant turbulence in one go.

All About the marinade:

The whole magic happens with the marinade and all you need is just a little curd, dry spice powders, ginger garlic paste and oil. The nuance with which the chicken fillets are marinated determines the final end outcome of the tikka. the trick begins with the choice of the chicken parts.Boneless chicken thighs and breasts are perfect for making tikkas. And choosing fresh and tender chicken is a real talent that most of the people do at ease. The texture of the chicken chunks, the sourness of the yogurt, the intensity of the spice powders and their quantity all define the taste and consistency of the marinade. Half the job is done if you get the marinade just right. And resting time is yet another important aspect of any marinade because we have to give time for the mixture to get seeped into the chicken chunks for it to become juicy and toothsome.

A Glimpse Into The Roots Of Chicken Tikka:

Chicken tikka is yet another fascinating invention from the mughlai cuisine in India, which is the epitome of all the royal cuisines in the Indian subcontinent. Their play of flavors is flawless and their usage of nuts, spices, aromatic agents and dry fruits is prodigious and commendable and the Mughal era fall in the years from 1400 to 1800, which can be marked as the golden period of Indian gastronomy. Their dishes were a fusion of Persion and Turkish cuisines with the Indian, and that is how innumerable new dishes evolved and most of the dishes were tried and tested in the royal kitchen by the Imperial rulers, emperoros, queens and merchants.

With meat being the highest craze for the Mughals, meat based tikkas and kebabs evolved and this led to the invention of live coal grills to bring out the smoky flavor and thus tandoors were found. In olden days, tandoors were made of clay and skewers were made of iron and wood, where the tandoors could sustain heat for a long period of time. Chicken tikka occupied a predominant place in the royal kitchen for celebrations and special occasions and slowly reached the common people over the years.

Here comes the recipe of chicken tikka from the mughlai kitchen:

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Chicken tikka recipe
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

Ingredients Essential to Make Luscious Chicken Tikka:

For The Marinade:

1. Chicken- Boneless thighs or chicken breasts as it will be soft and succulent

2. Curd     - a cup of hung curd which is fresh and reasonably sour as the base for marinade

3, Garlic  - the predominant flavoring agent in chicken tikka

4. ginger - the secondary flavor enhancer

Spices:

5. Kashmiri Chili Powder - It gives the perfect color and spice for the tikka

6. turmeric powder         - added as the regular herb in any Indian dish

7. Cumin Powder            - added to bring out nice aroma

8. pepper powder            - to add a little bit of fiery tint

9. cinnamon powder       - it is added to spruce up the tikka

10.garam masala           - to get the absolute zing of a chicken tikka

Oil:

11. Groundnut Oil- to dab over the tikkas while grilling to make it supple and luscious.

Garnishes:

Lemon- Serve hot with lemon wedges to get a tangy temptation

For The Tandoori Marinade
 500 g Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
 1 Cup Of Curd (thick and fresh)
 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
 1 tbsp Ginger (crushed)
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
 ½ tsp Cumin Powder
 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch Powder
 ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
 ½ tsp Pepper Powder
 ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
 Required Amount Of Salt

Step wise Guidance To Make Chicken Tikka:

1. Make The Marinade- Gently whisk all the above ingredients given to marinate the tikka and rest it for a while.

2. Drill In                   _  Prick it into the skewers and arrange in a row.

3. grill Out                 - Grill the chicken chunks slowly and gently and rotate whehever needed and roast it evenly

4. Serve hot               - Serve it with the skewers along with suitable assorments.

Step 1: Make The Marinade
1

Take a large bowl and drop in all the ingredients required to marinate. Add the measured quantity of chicken and squirt in altogether and keep it in the refrigerator for about two to three hours approximately.

Step 2: Pierce It Into The Skewers
2

Wash and wipe off the metal skewers and thread on the marinated chicken pieces one by one into the skewers and dab a little oil using a brush.

Step 3: Grill The Tikka
3

Grill the tikkas in a preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes approximately and set the timer accordingly. You can flip or turn around the tikkas in between to ensure overall frying. Take it out when it is over and place it on a serving plate.

Step 4: Serve Hot
4

Dab a lavish spread of lemon over the tikkas and serve hot with mint chutney or mayonnaise.

Ideas To Consider:

1. You can use either boneless chicken thighs or breasts to make tikkas.

2. You can marinate for a minimum of three hours and a maximum of ten to twelve hours to make it soft and succulent.

3.Do not use any food color at all. The combination of kashmiri mirch and turmeric powder will give enough lustre to the tikkas.

4. Instead of grated ginger and minced garlic you can also use ginger garlic paste.

5. You can grill it in a charcoal tandoor to get the best smoky flavor.

Faqs:

1. What are the other methods to make chicken tikka other than using a electric grill?

         You can use live coal barbeques, tandoori oven, frying pan and stovetop to make chicken tikka.

2. Can we add bell peppers, onions and tomatoes in the tikka?

        Yes, by all means you can add colorful bell peppers, diced onions, tomatoes and broccoli but it tastes astounding         with just chicken chunks.

Ravishing Choices For Chicken Tikka:

  1. Butter naan
  2. cucumber onion raita
  3. steamed basmati rice
  4. hot and sour sauce
  5. Leafy green salad
  6. Potato wedges like smiles
  7. sour onion rings
  8. iceberg pineapple salad

Ambience you may like:

Nothing is more perfect that a outdoor tandoor grill for making chicken tikkas. And defenitely you need company to enjoy this lovely delicacy. Using traditional charcoal method is an attractive way to throw a moon light dinner or a swimming pool party and look for the right spot to place the tandoor. Check it a day before with live charcoal and just roof up the tandoor to protect from getting cold. Set up the chairs and tables where you can get the full view of the moon and the sky. Pick and choose your guests who can gel with the whole vibe of it and do some rustic lightings to bring out the feel of it. Have an array of dips that could interest kids and have some crisp along to binge. Let your decorative colors match with the taste of your guests, the occasion, the hour your choose and of course with the ambience. Cold coffee or iced tea would be a lovely option other than smoothies and fresh juices.

Ingredients

For The Tandoori Marinade
 500 g Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
 1 Cup Of Curd (thick and fresh)
 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
 1 tbsp Ginger (crushed)
 ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
 ½ tsp Cumin Powder
 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch Powder
 ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
 ½ tsp Pepper Powder
 ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
 Required Amount Of Salt

Directions

Step 1: Make The Marinade
1

Take a large bowl and drop in all the ingredients required to marinate. Add the measured quantity of chicken and squirt in altogether and keep it in the refrigerator for about two to three hours approximately.

Step 2: Pierce It Into The Skewers
2

Wash and wipe off the metal skewers and thread on the marinated chicken pieces one by one into the skewers and dab a little oil using a brush.

Step 3: Grill The Tikka
3

Grill the tikkas in a preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes approximately and set the timer accordingly. You can flip or turn around the tikkas in between to ensure overall frying. Take it out when it is over and place it on a serving plate.

Step 4: Serve Hot
4

Dab a lavish spread of lemon over the tikkas and serve hot with mint chutney or mayonnaise.

How To Make Easy Chicken Tikka At Home? / A Simple Way To Make Grilled Chicken Tikka

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