Oven Baked Chicken Tikka
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Juicy, smoky chicken pieces marinated in spiced yoghurt and chargrilled to perfection. This Indian favourite bursts with layered flavours of garlic, cumin, and lemon for a fiery, aromatic bite.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories259kcal

Carbs5g

Fat20g

Saturates6g

Sugars2g

Protein13g

Fibre1g

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken boneless and cut into medium cubes
  • 150 g Yoghurt thick plain
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 ½ tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Butter melted, for basting

Instructions

  • Clean and pat dry the chicken pieces thoroughly to ensure the marinade adheres well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, mustard oil, and green chilli.
  • Add the chicken pieces and coat evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight for deeper flavour.
  • Preheat a grill or oven to 220°C. Line a tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
  • Grill for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Baste with melted butter and continue grilling for another 8–10 minutes until the edges are slightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with mint chutney, sliced onions, and lemon wedges.

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