Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka

Main dishes

This spicy Indian dish, chicken tikka, is marinated in a spiced sauce and grilled. It is typically served with rice and vegetables.

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Chicken Tikka is a popular spicy dish from India. Marinated in a spice-based sauce and then grilled, it’s a perfect option for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodgrilled
  • Estimated cost$1.21 $0.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.45
  • $0.07
  • $0.13
  • $0.05
  • $0.19
  • $0.19
  • $0.13

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Marinade preparation: First, wash and clean the chicken pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic and ginger paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, spices, cumin powder, turmeric powder, fresh chili paste (if using), salt, and oil to create a marinade.
  3. Marinate the chicken pieces in this marinade for at least 1 hour.
  4. Grilling: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  5. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on skewers and place them on a grill or in a baking dish.
  6. Cooking: Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Occasionally turn the chicken pieces and brush them with the remaining marinade.
  8. Presentation: Once the chickens are fully cooked and have a slightly golden surface, remove them from the oven and serve them immediately.

The bill

Chicken Tikka

  • 2 tablespoons of a paste made from garlic and ginger$0.45
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
  • 1 teaspoon of red chili powder$0.13
  • Warm spices: 1 teaspoon$0.05
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin$0.19
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder$0.19
  • 2 tablespoons of oil paint$0.13

Total$1.21

that's $0.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Chicken (boneless), 500 grams
  • 240 ml of yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of a paste made from garlic and ginger
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
  • Warm spices: 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • Freshly chopped chili peppers, 1 tablespoon (optional)
  • To taste
  • 2 tablespoons of oil paint

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