It’s without a doubt that the chicken tikka recipe is one of the best chicken dishes out there. You can enjoy it as a snack, in a meal, or even as a starter. With the specially curated tikka taste, marinated chicken tikka and tandoor are delicious recipes to make for yourself and even guests!
This chicken tikka recipe is also extremely easy to follow and combines western and Indian tastes for a fusion delight. If you are a bachelor, or someone who does not have much cooking experience, this recipe is made for you!
Before diving in, let’s learn a few benefits of this easy chicken tikka recipe. Chicken contains a large range of nutrients such as Vitamins, Iron, Protein, and Zinc. But it is also less in calories, which makes it an excellent choice to consume if you want to lose weight. It’s truly a well-rounded ingredient to add to your daily diet.
Combine that with tikka, which is a mash of vegetables, yoghourt, and tikka masala, this chicken tikka recipe can be a healthy source of nutrients for you. Further, you can add more nutrients like fibre through added vegetables to this recipe. That is optional and can be changed according to your taste preferences.
Follow this easy chicken tikka recipe to make chicken tikka steak. We have listed this chicken tikka recipe in Hindi as well.
How to Prepare a Quick & Easy Chicken Tikka Recipe- Chicken Tikka Steak
- Cut the Chicken steaks into large cubes.
- Marinate these chicken cubes with Ferns’ Ginger Garlic Paste, Ferns’ Tikka Paste, curd, and salt.
- Skewer pieces and grill in a tandoor or on a barbecue. (If you are baking them, first preheat the oven to 240 C. Bake for 10 minutes, then bake for another 5 to 10 minutes at 180 C)
- Baste with oil from time to time. (This step is essential to ensure your chicken cubes stay moist while they are being grilled)
- Serve hot with onion slices, lemon slices, and a green salad.
- An Indian bread like a ‘Naan’ or ‘Roti’ will be a good accompaniment.
You can serve this easy-to-follow chicken tikka recipe when you have guests over and show off your culinary skills! It’s a good idea to serve mayonnaise or green chutney on the side.