Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1/4 cup ground cashews; Pinch of ground mace; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 cup ground cashews
Pinch of ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

1

Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks (no smaller).
2

Combine the chicken in a bowl with all the ingredients except the butter, fennel, and cilantro.
3

Marinate while you heat the grill or refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
4

Start a charcoal or gas grill; the fire need be only moderately hot, and the rack should be 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.
5

If youre using wooden skewers, soak them for a few minutes.
6

Thread the meat onto the skewers, leaving a little bit of space between pieces.
7

Grill, basting with the melted butter, until the chicken is nicely browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
8

Sprinkle with the ground fennel and cilantro and serve.