Chicken Malai Tikka Two Cloves In A Pot

What is Malai Tikka? Video Why make this recipe? Why is the pre-marination step important? How to smoke the chicken and why? How to make Malai Chicken Tikka in the oven? How to make Malai Chicken Tikka on BBQ grill? Tips Ingredients How to prepare Malai Chicken? Recipe

WHAT IS MALAI TIKKA?

Chicken Malai Tikka are chicken chunks that are marinated in a mild creamy yet rich creamy spice blend. The title of the recipe explains itself, as you know what Chicken means, Malai meaning Creamy, and Tikka means little chunks of any kind of meat. Dip this Pakistani recipe with Pakistani Green Chutney.

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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?

It’s delicious and easy. The marination can be done ahead of time. It’s gluten-free. Pair up this recipe with Achari Chicken , Mutton Biryani, and Chicken Karahi.

WHY IS PRE-MARINATION STEP IMPORTANT?

Pre-Marination is important step in this recipe to keep the chicken soft and it eliminates the excess water.

HOW TO SMOKE AND WHY?

Before closing the lid and placing it in refrigerator for marinate. The smoke step comes in to give the chicken subtle smoke aroma.

Place a steel bowl on chicken mixture. Heat up a coal on the stovetop. Once it’s ignited, with the help of tong place the ignited coal in the steel bowl. Pour about 1 tsp of olive oil on the ignited coal. It should release smoke, now close the lid for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes discard coal and take out the steel bowl. Place the lid on, let it marinate in the fridge for overnight.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA IN OVEN?

Preheat the oven 475F - This process will take 10-12 minutes, can start fill the skewers with chicken while your oven preheats. Fill the skewer with chicken- It will be about 8-10 pieces of chicken on each skewers. Wrap each skewer in foil - This will assure the chicken will stay soft. Place it in the oven then cook it 15 minutes on each side. - Chicken will cook evenly on each side. Take it out and drain the water from the foil- Make sure to get the water out. Brush the remaining batter on the chicken- This step will give the chicken more flavor. Place it back in the oven and bake it for 5 min open - This step will give your chicken a brownish look.

HOW TO MAKE MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA ON BBQ GRILL?

Heat up the grill to the highest temperature while placing the chicken on the skewer. Wrap each skewer in foil. This will assure the chicken will stay soft. Place the Chicken on the grill, let it grill for 10 minute on each side until fully cooked. Brush the remaining batter on the chicken. This step will give the chicken more flavor. Brush the remaining batter on the chicken. This step will give the chicken more flavor. Let it cook on low for little bit. Brush the end sauce lightly.

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INGREIDENTS

Chicken thigh - Murghi ki raan Red chili powder- Peesi huwi lal mirch Red chili flakes- Dardari lal mirch Salt- Namak Yogurt - Dahi Fresh lemon juice- Taza lemo ka rus White pepper- Safed mirch Nutmeg powder- Jaefal Garam masala powder- Peesa huwa garam masala Cumin seeds- Zeera Black pepper- Peesi huwi kali mirch Ginger garlic paste- Adrak lehsun ka paste Cilantro- taza dhanya Serrano pepper- Hari mirchi White vinegar- Safed sirka Sour cream Onion- Pyaz Cilantro- Taza dhanya Red bell pepper- Lal shimla mirch water- Pani Chaat Masala Fresh lemon juice- Taza lemo ka rus Olive oil- Tal