Chicken tikka in a pan
Perfect appetizer or side dish that pleases your last minute guests
For Marination
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp Tandoori Chicken Masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Besan or Gram flour
- 1 cup yogurt (thick or best if you have hung curd)
- 2 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream or Fresh cream
- 1/2 Lemon juice
- salt ( as per taste)
- 1/2 tsp Red food color (Optional)
- 1 Lb Boneless skinless chicken breast ( cut into bite size pieces)
For cooking
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 Green pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 small lemon
- Cilantro (To garnish)
In a bowl, add all ingredients for marination and mix well until chicken pieces are well coated.
Marinate chicken for at least 30 min
Heat a grill pan, add 3 Tbsp butter & oil
Add marinated chicken and let it cook on medium flame
Add green pepper , onion, remaining butter and give it a final toss.
Don’t overbook the veggies they should remain crunchy to eat
Squeeze lemon juice on top
Garnish with Cilantro