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Chicken Tikka Kebab

January 5, 2011 By Delia

Chicken tikka is an Indian recipe for grilled chicken. It can be served as a main meal or an appetizer. There are many variations of this dish. Some even use beef or lamb instead of chicken.  I personally prefer chicken because it is lighter than other types of meat and it absorbs more flavour.

Ingredients:

2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast

2 oranges

1 1/4 cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

3-4 tablespoons garam masala

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cayenne

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

12 6- to 8-inch bamboo skewers

To prepare the sauce, mix 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Season it with salt and pepper; refrigerate.

Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. Set it aside. Do not discard the orange rinds.

In a bowl, combine the remaining garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne and ground ginger. Add the yogurt and orange juice. Mix well.

Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture. Add the orange rinds. Keep it in a covered bowl or container. Refrigerate overnight.

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. Thread the chicken on the skewers.

Grill the chicken for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Turn over once to avoid too much charring.

Transfer it to a plate. Drizzle with garlic sauce. Serve warm with pita bread or rice. It is also best eaten with salad on the side.

Photo Courtesy Of: secretlondon123

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