Succulent Creamy Chicken Tikka (Murgh Malai Tikka)

Succulent Creamy Chicken Tikka (Murgh Malai Tikka) photo
prep time:
must marinate 8-12 hours
Makes 2 servings
bethbeth

Moist & tasty, made especially delightful with a smoky char-grilled crust.

ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 2.5 oz yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon each: turmeric,red chilli,garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek
  • 2 pinches each carom, fennel, cardamon seeds, black pepper (ground together)
  • 2 teaspoon each garlic and ginger paste
  • 1 Tablespoon cashews, soaked in water 30 min. and ground
  • 1 Tablespoon gram flour,
  • 1 egg yolk
  • salt
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed and pierced
  • lemon

directions

  • 1

    Whisk together marinade, and coat the chicken with it, let sit overnight in the fridge in a non-metal bowl.

  • 2

    Return to room temp.

  • 3

    Preheat oven to 400° or use grill.

  • 4

    Place chicken on skewers or oiled pan, turning.

  • 5

    Cook 6-8 minutes, it should be slightly charred on the edges.

  • 6

    Squeeze on lemon juice.

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