Spicy Desi Chicken Tikka Recipe (Juicy & Smoky)

Weekly Voice editorial staff
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Ingredients

  • 600g boneless chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup thick yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into medium cubes.
  2. Mix all marinade ingredients.
  3. Coat chicken thoroughly. Marinate minimum 2 hours (overnight best).
  4. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
  5. Skewer chicken pieces.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  7. Broil 2–3 minutes at end for char.

Optional: Smoke with hot coal for authentic dhaba flavor.

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