Chicken Malai Tikka
Chicken Malai Tikka offers a mouthwatering blend of cream and spices that tantalizes the taste buds. This flavourful grilled main course is perfect for any occasion. Our recipe ensures you get the perfect texture and flavour, rivalling any restaurant main course. We take you step-by-step through the preparation of chicken malai tikka, from selecting the ingredients to cooking it to perfection.
Chicken Malai Tikka is a rich, creamy and delicious dish that has stood the test of time to become a beloved dish the world over, highlighting its cultural and culinary significance whether cooked traditionally in a tandoor or adapted for modern kitchens, chicken malai tikka remains a testament to the cuisine’s rich heritage.
- 4 tablespoons Curd
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons Fresh cream
- 2 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon White pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Ground green pepper
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 500 grams Boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- Ghee (for cooking)
- Wooden skewers
In a bowl, add the curd, cream cheese, fresh cream, ginger garlic paste, white pepper, garam masala, grated nutmeg, salt, ground green pepper, and lemon juice.
Mix all the ingredients well to form a smooth marinade. Add the chicken parts to the marinated and check they are completely covered.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours to let it marinate.
After 2 hours, take the wooden skewers (which have been soaked in water for 30 minutes) and thread the marinated chicken pieces onto them.
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and cook the skewered chicken on medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
Brush the chicken with ghee for added flavor while cooking. Enjoy your delicious marinated chicken skewers.
Servings: 6 ServingCalories:421kcalTotal Fat:30gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol:132mgSodium:1002mgPotassium:733mgTotal Carbohydrate:11gDietary Fiber: 1gSugars: 3gProtein:39gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1.66mg
Marinating the chicken overnight will result in more tender and flavorful skewers.
For a smoky flavor, grill or broil the skewers instead of pan-frying.
Adjust the amount of green pepper to your preference. If necessary, start little less and add extra..
Add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini to the skewers for a more complete meal.
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