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Indian: Chicken Tikka

Source of Recipe


From "The Spice is Right" by Monica Bhide






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
  
• 1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste
  
• 1 tsp ground coriander
  
• 1 tsp red chile powder
  
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
  
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  
• Garnish: Onion rings
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, fresh coriander, ginger, garlic paste, ground coriander, chile powder, cumin and pepper; mix well. Add the chicken, turning to coat. Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for about 3 hours.
   
   
2. Preheat the grill. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
   
   
3. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, turning skewers occasionally and basting with cooking oil. Remove tikka from skewers. Serve, garnished with onion rings.
   
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   VARIATION: This is also a wonderful marinade for shrimp.