Grilled Chicken Tikka – Rob Rainford

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 5
Grilled Chicken Tikka by Rob Rainford
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

2h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 lemons , juice of
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons ground almonds
1 tablespoon of freshly grated gingerroot
5 garlic cloves
3 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
extra virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
310
Sugar
2g
Fat
15g
Grilled Chicken Tikka is a delicious Indian dish that has become popular around the world. The flavors of the marinade, which include yogurt, gingerroot, and a variety of spices, make the chicken tender and flavorful. Grilling the chicken is a healthy cooking method that reduces the fat content of the dish. Serve with rice or naan bread, and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Cut chicken breasts into 1.5-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
2.Add lemon juice and salt to the bowl, toss to combine and let rest for 5 minutes.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, ground almonds, gingerroot, garlic, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4.Pour the marinade over the chicken cubes and toss until evenly coated.
5.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6.Preheat grill to high.
7.Thread chicken onto skewers.
8.Brush chicken with extra virgin olive oil.
9.Grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
10.Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and is an excellent source of protein.

The marinade is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.

Grilling the chicken is a healthy cooking method that reduces the fat content of the dish.

CONS

This dish does take some time to prepare and requires marinating the chicken for a minimum of 2 hours.

If you don’t have a grill, you can bake or broil the chicken instead, but the flavor and texture will not be the same.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in fat compared to other meats.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may help with digestion and reducing nausea.
The spices used in this recipe, including turmeric and paprika, are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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