Chicken Tikka
This chicken tikka recipe is one I’m really proud of. It uses our Mandala Tandoori Masala made with 100% natural ingredients — no artificial colours, just a blend of Kashmiri chilli and beetroot powder for that iconic red hue. Boneless thigh meat works best for juicy, tender results on the grill. If you’re using breast, let it come to room temp first to avoid dry, tough tikka. With bold spices and smoky flavour, this one’s a guaranteed BBQ favourite!
Servings: 4
| 1kg of chicken breast or boneless thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 bell pepper (capsicum), cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 lemon, juiced |
| 4 tbsp ghee or cooking oil |
| 5-6 tsp Mandala tandoori masala |
Prepare:
| Cut the onion and bell pepper (capsicum) into 1-inch pieces and set aside. |
| Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put in a large mixing bowl. |
| Add the Mandala tandoori masala to the chicken and mix well. |
| Add the oil/ghee and lemon juice to the chicken and mix. |
| Leave to marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. |
| Your chicken tikka is ready to cook! |
| Best grilled from room temperature so leave to rest outside the refrigerator 30 minutes before you plan to cook. |
Cook:
| Thread the chicken tikka onto skewers with one piece of onion and one piece of pepper in between each chicken piece. |
| Fire up the grill and cook. |
Garnish:
| Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. |
| Best served in a wrap or with naan, pitta bread, tamarind sauce and salad. |
