Chicken Tikkas

Name: Chicken Tikkas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic; ¾ teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 serving cilantro mint chutney; 18 pieces wooden skewers; soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a flavorful yogurt-based mixture with Indian spices, then grilled to perfection. This classic Indian dish features the warming spices of garam masala balanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat from cayenne.

4 servings

1 hr 32 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek
•1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
•1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
•¾ teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix)
•½ teaspoon salt
•¼ teaspoon cayenne
•1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
•1 serving cilantro mint chutney
•18 pieces wooden skewers
•soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Cooking Instructions

1.
Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a medium bowl, then add chicken, stirring to coat. Marinate, covered and chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
60 min
2.
Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas).
15 min
3.
While grill is heating, thread 3 or 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, leaving a little space between pieces, and transfer to a tray lined with plastic wrap.
10 min
4.
Oil grill rack, then grill chicken, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
7 min