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Murgh Tikka – A Chicken Tikka Recipe

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Juicy, tender grilled chicken subtly flavored with indian spices, this Murgh Tikka – or Chicken Tikka is one of my favorite Indian dishes!  If you’ve ever wanted to try Indian food,  this easy and fragrant tikka paste marinated chicken is the one to try!
Murgh Tikka or chicken tikka on a plate with mint chutney
I’ve always been a fan of indian dishes and ones like this Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry are on a frequent rotation at out house. But this Murgh Tikka  is definitely a favorite as well – chunks of chicken marinated in a  simple tikka paste – it’s  incredibly easy to make and goes great on the grill – it can also be broiled or cooked on a grill pan!
But I know the burning question you really have is…..

What is Murgh Tikka  and How is it different from Chicken Tikka Masala?

Great question!

  • Murgh Tikka Masala literally means small pieces of chicken in Hindi.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala however, is a British invention. A restaurant chef added a sauce to the traditional Chicken Tikka and called the dish “Chicken Tikka Masala”.
  • So… Murgh Tikka is basically Chicken Tikka Masala without the sauce!

Phew!! Glad we got that out of the way! So now that I’ve convinced you make this indian dish…

Here is what you need to make this Chicken Tikka Recipe…

  • boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • plain yogurt
  • fresh lime juice
  • garlic ginger paste
  • Indian spices – cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cardamon and chile powder
  • metal or wooden skewers

How to make the Tikka paste:

Step #1: Add the yogurt to a non reactive  (I like glass) bowl and add the garlic ginger paste.
Bowl of yogurt and ginger garlic paste for the tikka paste.
Step #2: Add the indian spices…
Indian spices added to yogurt and ginger garlic paste in a bowl.
Step #3: Give it a good stir and add the lime juice….
The tikka paste for the yogurt marinated chicken.
Step #4: Add the chicken and give that a good stir….
yogurt marinated chicken in a bowl.
Step #5: Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours… overnight is better!!!

How to Make the Murgh Tikka:

Step #1: Soak your skewers and then thread the chicken on them. Discard the marinade and then…
Grill ’em up!
Murgh Tikka or Chicken Tikka on a grill.
Then… eat!!!
Close up of Murgh Tikka on a plate with mint chutney
If you liked this chicken tikka recipe you might also enjoy….

  • Yogurt, Lemon and Mint Grilled Chicken 
  • One Pan  Indian Coconut Chicken Curry 
  • Vegetable Samosas with Mint Riata 
  • Indian Spiced Coleslaw
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Murgh Tikka - A Chicken Tikka Recipe

Juicy, tender grilled chicken subtly flavored with Indian spices, this Murgh Tikka - or Chicken Tikka is one of my favorite Indian dishes!  If you've ever wanted to try Indian food,  this easy and fragrant yogurt marinated chicken is the one to try!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Marinating time2 hrs
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: murgh tikka
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Nancy

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 Tbsp. Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 Tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
  • 1 cup full fat plain yogurt
  • juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl add  the yogurt. Add the ginger garlic paste and then the chile powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala and groun cardamon. Mix. 
  • Add the lime juice and stir to thoroughly combine. 
  • Cut up the chicken into pieces about 1 inch square.
  • Add the chicken to the tikka paste  mixture and stir to combine. 
  • Refrigerate for two hours and up to 1 day. 
  • Soak approximately 10 -12 6 inch wooden skewers in water for 15 to 30 minutes or more. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature. 
  • Scrape the grill and pre heat to medium high heat. 
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers so that they fit comfortably and aren't too packed. 
  • Grill the skewers for 2 - 3 minutes per side until the chicken has dark brown grill marks and is cooked through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6.2% | Vitamin C: 5.6% | Calcium: 9.8% | Iron: 12%

 

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  1. Mark says

    June 13, 2018 at 1:53 am


    Tried this dish with my wife for something different. Easy to make. Very flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend.

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