Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka.
ingredients
450g/1lb skinless chicken breast
or thigh fillet, cubed 1 teaspoon grated fresh root
ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 150ml/5fl oz low-fat Greek-style
yogurt 50ml/2fl oz freshly squeezed
lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
coriander leaves 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
serves 6
• In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the sunflower oil. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the grill to medium. Lay the marinated chicken on a grill tray in a flameproof dish lined with foil, and baste with the oil.
• Once the grill is hot enough, grill the chicken for 15–20 minutes until cooked, turning and basting three times during the cooking process. Serve hot.
