Chicken Tikkas

Step 1

Crush garlic and ginger into paste.

Step 2

Add herbs, spices, oil and lemon juice to yogurt and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to marinade.

Step 4

Marinate chicken in refrigerator, at least 5-6 hours, preferably overnight. In a pinch, even 30 minute marination will give you tasty tikkas.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 500°F.

Step 6

Skewer chicken pieces and place on greased, foil lined, baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake 15 minutes, turn tikkas and baste with melted butter or ghee. Return to oven.

Step 8

Bake and additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Broil 3-4 minutes, while keeping close eye on your tikkas, to get nice char marks.

Step 10

Preheat grill on medium-high heat.

Step 11

Skewer chicken pieces and add to pre-heated grill.

Step 12

Turn every 5 minutes, basting with melted butter or ghee.

Step 13

Cook until chicken juices run clear and some char marks have developed, about 15-20 minutes total,

Step 14

Heat 1 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter in pan over high heat.

Step 15

Add chicken pieces in single layer and sear on both sides. Add a little extra butter when flipping.

Step 16

Reduce heat to medium, and cook, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.