Chicken Tikka
This recipe for Chicken Tikka was featured in the film “The Hundred-Foot Journey.”
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into halves
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 3 limes
- 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger root
- 8 large cloves peeled garlic
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/2 stick of cinnamon, ground fine
- 4 cloves ground fine
- 4 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 green cardamom, ground fine
- 4 Tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with salt and half the lime juice and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Combine the ginger, garlic, 1/4 cup yogurt, remaining lime juice and oil in a blender cup and blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl combine the prepared ginger and garlic paste, remaining yogurt and spices and mix until smooth.
- Rub over the chicken and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook on a moderate hot grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Serve on a platter with lime wedges.
Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it!