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Chicken tikka

TASTY CHICKEN TIKKA

Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 5 tbsp greek yoghurt
  • 4 wooden skewers soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 red peppers, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp curry paste
  • rice, to serve
  • naan bread, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Place the salt and lemon juice in a bowl then add the chicken. Stir to combine then cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes
  • In a jug combine the ginger, garlic, cumin, paprika, garam masala and yoghurt. Add this to the chicken and stir well to coat the chicken in the mixture. Cover and place back in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours
  • Combine the chopped vegetables and curry paste. Tip onto a baking tray and drizzle with the oil. Roast at 200C for 20 minutes
  • While the vegetables are cooking, preheat the grill to a high setting. Thread the meat onto the skewers and brush or drizzle with oil. Place the skewers on a baking tray and put under the hot grill for 5-6 minutes each side until slightly charred and cooked through
  • Serve immediately
Keyword Chicken, Easy