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Chicken tikka, marinated chicken in yogurt and spices

Chicken tikka, yogurt and spice marinated chicken

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Chicken pieces marinated in yogurt, lemon, and spices, grilled on skewers. A classic dish from the Punjab, perfect for serving with rice or naan.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, David Johnson, AlbertCahalan and 31 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Originating from the Punjab region, chicken tikka is chicken marinated in yogurt and then cooked on skewers. It can be served as a main course or as an appetizer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting24 hr
  • Total24 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodGrilled on skewers
  • Estimated cost$10.20 $2.55 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $5.19
  • $0.08
  • $0.05
  • $0.30
  • $0.07
  • $0.16
  • $2.10
  • $0.36
  • $0.40
  • $0.73
  • $0.48
  • $0.24
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a non-metallic bowl, thoroughly mix all the ingredients except the chicken. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the chicken and mix until it is well coated. ≈ 4 min
  3. Ideally, place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 24 hours. If the chicken has been frozen previously, it should not be marinated for more than 24 hours, while fresh chicken can be marinated for up to 48 hours for optimal results. If you do not wish to marinate it, proceed directly to the next step.
  4. For the best results, thread the pieces onto skewers and cook them in a tandoor or ceramic oven. You can also grill them over medium heat for 5-8 minutes per side, or on a barbecue (cooking times will vary depending on the heat). Make sure the chicken is cooked through: it should easily pull apart when pressed with the back of a fork.
  5. Serve with naan, rice, or use the chicken to make a chicken tikka masala. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Chicken tikka, yogurt and spice marinated chicken

  • 675 g of skinless, boneless chicken, cut into cubes$5.19
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard oil (or, if unavailable, vegetable oil)$0.08
  • 50 ml of milk$0.05
  • 15 cl of plain yogurt$0.30
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste$0.16
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro$2.10
  • 4 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped$0.36
  • 2 teaspoons of paprika$0.40
  • 2 teaspoons of garam masala$0.73
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin$0.48
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric$0.24
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04

Total$10.20

that's $2.55 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 675 g of skinless, boneless chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard oil (or, if unavailable, vegetable oil)
  • 50 ml of milk
  • 15 cl of plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
  • 4 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 to 4 fresh red chili peppers, chopped, depending on desired spiciness
  • 2 teaspoons of paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

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