Chicken Tikka

Gluten Free
Health score
26%
Chicken Tikka
45 min.
10
329kcal

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If you're craving bold flavors and a taste of Indian cuisine, Chicken Tikka is the perfect dish to satisfy your palate. This gluten-free delight is not only easy to prepare but also makes for a fantastic meal for gatherings or weeknight dinners. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and enough servings to feed up to 10 people, it's an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests.

The magic of Chicken Tikka lies in its marinated chicken, which becomes exquisitely tender and infused with a mélange of aromatic spices, thanks to a blend of yogurt, ginger, garlic, and an array of spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The result is a savory explosion of flavor that pairs beautifully with lime wedges, mango and red pepper chutney, and refreshing mint raita.

Grilling the chicken on skewers not only enhances the taste through that irresistible char but also adds a fun, festive appeal to your meal. Whether you serve it as a main dish for lunch or dinner, this Chicken Tikka is bound to impress with each juicy bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that brings the exotic flavors of India right to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.8 teaspoon coriander seeds toasted
  • 0.8 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
  • 1.5 inch ginger fresh peeled chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mixture)
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon turmeric 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 10 servings lime wedges 
  • 10 servings mint-cilantro chutney spread shopping list red
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cups yogurt 
  • pounds chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • tablespoons vegetable oil for greasing pan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler
  • ziploc bags
  • skewers
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Purée all ingredients except chicken in a blender until spices are well ground.
  2. Put chicken in a large bowl, or divide between 2 large sealable plastic bags, and add yogurt mixture, stirring or turning to coat. Marinate chicken, covered and chilled (turning occasionally if using bags), at least 4 hours.
  3. Soak skewers in water 30 minutes. While skewers are soaking, bring chicken to room temperature.
  4. Preheat broiler and brush a broiler pan lightly with oil.
  5. Divide chicken among skewers (about 5 cubes per skewer), leaving an 1/8-inch space between cubes, and arrange about 5 skewers across pan. Broil chicken about 4 inches from heat, turning over once, until browned in spots and just cooked through, 9 to 12 minutes total.
  6. Transfer cooked skewers to a large platter and, if desired, cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Broil remaining chicken in same manner.
  7. Remove chicken from skewers and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein64.52%
Fat28.99%
Carbs6.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.1
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.316956385322%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.7mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:328.97kcal
16.45%
Fat:10.22g
15.72%
Saturated Fat:2.01g
12.56%
Carbohydrates:5.15g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:4.89g
1.78%
Sugar:3.87g
4.31%
Cholesterol:146.13mg
48.71%
Sodium:665.82mg
28.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.16g
102.33%
Vitamin B3:23.76mg
118.81%
Selenium:74.59µg
106.55%
Vitamin B6:1.75mg
87.38%
Phosphorus:558.06mg
55.81%
Vitamin B5:3.56mg
35.62%
Potassium:988.57mg
28.24%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.34%
Magnesium:70.92mg
17.73%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.54%
Zinc:1.84mg
12.24%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.61%
Calcium:115.41mg
11.54%
Vitamin K:8.33µg
7.94%
Iron:1.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin C:5.04mg
6.11%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.35%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.69%
Copper:0.08mg
4.07%
Folate:15.63µg
3.91%
Vitamin A:120.33IU
2.41%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Fiber:0.25g
1.02%
Source:Epicurious