This chicken tikka cooked on a griddle pan is a quick and flavorful recipe made with marinated chicken thighs, yogurt, lemon juice, and aromatic spices. The chicken is seared until juicy and lightly charred, making it perfect to serve with salad, chips, or flatbread for an easy homemade meal.
- Serves: 3–4 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cooking: 12–15 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 600 grams chicken thighs, boneless
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon chicken tikka paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
390 kcal -
Fat
24 g -
Carbohydrates
4 g -
Protein
38 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Sugar
2 g -
Sodium
610 mg
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the marinade
Add the yogurt and chicken tikka paste to a large bowl and mix until smooth. Pour in the oil and lemon juice, then add the ginger and garlic paste. Mix everything well so the base of the marinade is evenly combined and ready to coat the chicken.
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3 hoursMark As Complete
Season and marinate the chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat each piece thoroughly. Sprinkle in the garam masala, coriander powder, white pepper, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well, cover with cling film, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
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12–15 minutesMark As Complete
Cook the chicken on the griddle
Heat a griddle pan over medium heat and add about one tablespoon of oil. Place the marinated chicken onto the hot pan and allow it to seal on high heat before lowering to medium. Cook for about five minutes on each side until fully cooked, juicy, and lightly charred.
