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
Build a full meal around Murgh Malai Tikka
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Chicken Breast , boneless |
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1/2 cup | Yogurt , thick |
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1/4 cup | Cream , fresh |
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2 tablespoons | Cashew , paste |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 teaspoon | White Pepper , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Butter |
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1 tablespoon | Oil |
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— | Cilantro , fresh, 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.