Chicken Tikka Recipe – Easy Homemade Grilled Chicken
Juicy chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled until smoky and tender. This easy Chicken Tikka Recipe is packed with bold flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve with flatbreads, raita, and pickled onions.
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts cut into chunky pieces
- 75 g Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Madras curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp mild chilli powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Flatbreads
- Raita
- Shredded lettuce
- Pink pickled onions
Instructions
- Add the Greek yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, Madras curry powder, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, chilli powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken pieces and mix thoroughly until every piece is coated in the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but overnight is best for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto metal skewers, packing them closely together while leaving excess marinade behind.
- Place the skewers on a baking tray and grill for 4–5 minutes until slightly charred.
- Flip the skewers and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes or until the Chicken Tikka Recipe is fully cooked and charred around the edges.
- Serve hot with flatbreads, cooling raita, lettuce, and pink pickled onions.
Notes
- Serve this homemade chicken tikka with basmati rice or cucumber salad.
- Leftover chicken tikka works beautifully in wraps and sandwiches.
- You can make the marinade ahead of time for quick weeknight cooking.
- Adjust the chilli powder depending on your spice preference.