Murgh Malai Tikka
Contains dairy
Juicy chicken pieces marinated in cream and mild spices, grilled to perfection, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Cuisines
Mughlai
Punjabi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 300 grams | boneless chicken breast |
| 1/2 cup | thick yogurt |
| 1/4 cup | fresh cream |
| 2 tablespoons | cashew nut paste |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 teaspoon | white pepper powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| — | fresh coriander leaves for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, fresh cream, cashew nut paste, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, white pepper powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt.
- 3 Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat evenly.
- 4 Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best results.
- 5 Preheat the grill or oven to 200°C (392°F).
- 6 Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
- 7 Brush the chicken with a mixture of melted butter and oil.
- 8 Grill the chicken skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with mint chutney and onion rings for an authentic experience.