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Grilled Pakistani chicken tikka boti.

Easy Chicken Tikka Boti Recipe

Nosheen Babar
This easy chicken tikka boti recipe is made with boneless chicken coated in a tangy and spicy marinade, skewered and then grilled till smoky.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 8 servings
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless chicken (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon beetroot powder (see notes)

Chicken Tikka Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon amchur powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into 1.5-inch cubes.
  • Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat the chicken.
  • Marinate the chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes (see notes)
  • Once the chicken is ready to cook, thread it on skewers.
  • Preheat your grill to 500 degrees F.
  • Place the skewers on the grill and sear for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Reduce the grill to 350 degrees F, and cook the chicken till it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes

The chicken: I usually get chicken tenderloins and cut each one into 2-3 pieces, depending on the size. Boneless chicken thighs are also a good option.
Beetroot powder: Restaurants often use red food coloring to achieve the beautiful red color of chicken tikka. I find that beetroot powder is a safer and healthier option.
Marinating the chicken: A minimum of 30 minutes is necessary for marination. If you prefer, you can marinate it a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator overnight, or marinate it and freeze it for up to 3 months. Simply defrost in the fridge overnight and cook as instructed.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 432mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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