Chicken Tikka
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Cook Time: 2 hours to marinate, 30 minutes to prepare
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Marinade
- 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, smashed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Dipping Sauce
- 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Directions
1.Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice.
2.In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well.
3.Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush marinade on all sides then cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4.Prepare grill.
5.Grill chicken for 15-20 minutes, turning often, until cooked through.
6.In a small bowl, make the dipping sauce by combining the yogurt and mint.
Source
- Chicken Tikka from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health -- original source of recipe, public domain government resource
