PunjabiEasy

Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi
Ingredients: 300g Chicken breast (cubed); 1/2 cup Yogurt; 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Oil

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Mix yogurt with all spices, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.
2
Add chicken cubes, coat well. Marinate 30 minutes (or overnight in fridge).
3
Thread chicken onto skewers or place on baking tray.
4
Grill or bake at 220C/425F for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway.
5
Chicken should be slightly charred on edges. Squeeze lemon and serve with mint chutney.

*Pro Tips

1
Overnight marination gives best flavor
2
Use tandoor or very hot oven for authentic char
3
Add kasuri methi to marinade for restaurant taste

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Pure protein with GI of 1. Yogurt marinade adds probiotics. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that improve insulin sensitivity.

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