Chicken Malai Tikka – The Key is Perfect Marinade Mix
Servings Prep Time
6people 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add all the marination ingredients in a bowl and whisk until you get a smooth paste. Add the chicken pieces and coat them neatly. Cover using a plastic wrap or a tight lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the grill and sew the chicken and onion cubes on the skewers. Sprinkle crushed dry fenugreek leaves on them before grilling. Place the skewers over medium heat and grill for about 3-4 minutes. Flip to the other side and brush some oil. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until they turn golden with grill marks.
  3. Serve hot with mint chutney, lemon wedges and some pickled onions.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

For better results, marinate the chicken overnight. It helps in tenderising the chicken and lets it absorb the spices and herbs well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to make the chicken tikkas extra juicy?

Baste the tikka with some butter on top before serving as this tenderises the chicken tikka and makes it extra juicy.

Can I add dry fenugreek leaves in the marinade?

No. Adding crushed dry fenugreek leaves in the marinade can turn the chicken sour. To avoid this and still add the flavour, it is always best to sprinkle the leaves from the top before grilling.

What temperature is ideal for baking the chicken tikka?

For the oven method, preheat the oven at 400°F and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Flip and brush some oil, then bake for another 10 minutes.

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Chicken Malai Tikka - The Key is Perfect Marinade Mix
Chicken Malai Tikka Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Chicken Malai Tikka Recipe
Instructions
  1. Add all the marination ingredients in a bowl and whisk until you get a smooth paste. Add the chicken pieces and coat them neatly. Cover using a plastic wrap or a tight lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the grill and sew the chicken and onion cubes on the skewers. Sprinkle crushed dry fenugreek leaves on them before grilling. Place the skewers over medium heat and grill for about 3-4 minutes. Flip to the other side and brush some oil. Grill for another 3-4 minutes until they turn golden with grill marks.
  3. Serve hot with mint chutney, lemon wedges and some pickled onions.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

For better results, marinate the chicken overnight. It helps in tenderising the chicken and lets it absorb the spices and herbs well.

Share your version of this recipe

Do you make chicken malai tikka at home? What’s your secret for this recipe? Share your version with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make the chicken tikkas extra juicy?

Baste the tikka with some butter on top before serving as this tenderises the chicken tikka and makes it extra juicy.

Can I add dry fenugreek leaves in the marinade?

No. Adding crushed dry fenugreek leaves in the marinade can turn the chicken sour. To avoid this and still add the flavour, it is always best to sprinkle the leaves from the top before grilling.

What temperature is ideal for baking the chicken tikka?

For the oven method, preheat the oven at 400°F and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Flip and brush some oil, then bake for another 10 minutes.