🇵🇰 Pakistan recipe
Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka is a cornerstone of Pakistani grilling culture, found on every restaurant menu and at every backyard barbecue. Bone-in chicken pieces are marinated in a vibrant paste of yogurt, spices, and lemon juice, then grilled over charcoal until the edges blacken and the juices run clear. The Pakistani version is distinguished by its bold spicing and the use of mustard oil in the marinade, which gives it a sharp, pungent kick.
Prep15 mins + 2 hrs marination
Cook30 mins
Serves4
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 1kg bone-in chicken pieces (leg, thigh, breast)
- 200g thick plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring (optional, a pinch)
- Melted butter for basting
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 18 g
