Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) green cardamom, opened (retaining only the small beads inside); 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogurt; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) garam masala; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt; 12 skinless and boneless chicken thighs

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Preparation 15 MIN

Waiting 25 MIN

Freezing 5 H
Servings 8

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

GARAM MASALA

1 teaspoon (5 ml) green cardamom, opened (retaining only the small beads inside)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin seeds
1 teaspoon (5 ml) coriander seeds
1 teaspoon (5 ml) black peppercorns
1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg

MARINADE

1/2 cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons (30 ml) garam masala
2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
12 skinless and boneless chicken thighs

Preparation

GARAM MASALA

In a large skillet, toast the spices over high heat for 1 minute. Let cool, then finely grind with a mortar or a coffee grinder. Set aside.

MARINADE

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Place the chicken in the marinade and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 5 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium heat or the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
Lightly score the skin of each piece of chicken with a sharp knife. Cook on the grill or in the middle of the oven for about 25 minutes, turning chicken occasionally, until cooked and lightly browned.

Note

You can also prepare the chicken Tikka on skewers. To do this, cut the chicken into small pieces before marinating. Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before you slide on the pieces of chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes on the grill or in the middle of the 200 °C (400 °F) oven.