Chicken Tikkas
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful yogurt-based mixture with Indian spices, then grilled to perfection. This classic Indian dish features the warming spices of garam masala balanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat from cayenne.
Ingredients
- •½ cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
- •1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
- •¾ teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix)
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon cayenne
- •1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- •1 serving cilantro mint chutney
- •18 pieces wooden skewers
- •soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a medium bowl, then add chicken, stirring to coat. Marinate, covered and chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
60 min
- 2.
Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas).
15 min
- 3.
While grill is heating, thread 3 or 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, leaving a little space between pieces, and transfer to a tray lined with plastic wrap.
10 min
- 4.
Oil grill rack, then grill chicken, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
7 min
