Go Back
+ servings
murgh tikka or chicken tikka recipe with video

Murgh Tikka | Chicken Tikka | Video

Grilled chicken skewers Indian style
5 from 46 votes
Print Pin
Course: Chicken Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thigh fillets cut into cubes

Marinate Chicken:

  • 3 cm piece fresh ginger
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of red color optional

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large bowl. Add lemon juice. Mix. Season with salt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, place ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, garam masala, ground coriander, red chili powder, red color (if using) and yogurt in a blender, and process to form smooth paste. Add a little water if needed.
  • Add the ground mixture into the bowl of chicken. Mix. Cover, and marinate for another 30 minutes or overnight if possible.
  • Preheat grill. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Grill for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g