Sea Captain’s Chicken Tikka

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 16
Sea Captain's Chicken Tikka Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
salt
1 cardamom , pod
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon ginger , peeled and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper ( more or less to taste )
1/4 onion , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
223
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
The Sea Captain's Chicken Tikka recipe is a delicious twist on a classic Indian dish. Perfectly spiced and tender, this chicken dish is perfect to impress guests or to enjoy with your family. The marinade contains yogurt, lemon juice, and a range of spices that add an extra depth of flavor. The dish is quick and easy to prepare and can be enjoyed with some naan bread or steamed rice.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, spices, garlic and ginger.
2.Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat.
3.Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight for best results.
4.Preheat the oven to 400°F and place the chicken on a baking sheet.
5.Bake the chicken for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
6.Garnish with thinly sliced onions and serve hot.

PROS

With just a few ingredients, the Sea Captain’s Chicken Tikka recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal cooking time.

The chicken is marinated in yogurt, which makes it tender and juicy while the spices and fresh ginger add depth to the flavors.

CONS

The dish may be too spicy for some palates, but the amount of cayenne pepper can be adjusted to taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of lean protein while yogurt is known to be beneficial for gut health and contains beneficial probiotics. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to reducing muscle pain.

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