Chicken tikka

Ingredients

Tikka Ingredients

• 1½ lb Chicken thighs cut in 2-inch pieces, or 1.5 inch chicken breast
• 1 cup bell pepper or 1 cup rainbow peppers, de-seededand cut in 1.5 inch pieces
• 1 cup onion cut in 1 inch chunks, separate the onion layers

Tandoori Marinade

• 2 tbsp avocado oil or light olive oil
• ¼ cup plain greek yogurt or ⅓ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tsp ginger crushed or grated fine, about 1/2 inch ginger
• 2 tsp garlic crushed or grated fine, about 3 cloves
• 1 tbsp lime juice about 1/2 a lime (fresh is better)
• ¾-1 tsp salt adjust to taste
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 5 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder or 1 tsp paprika + ½ tsp cayenne
• 2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves)

Garnish After Cooking

• Few drops of lime juice
• 1 tsp Chaat masala (1 tsp sprinkled all over)

Instructions

Marinate Chicken

1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, oil, lemon juice, crushed ginger, crushed garlic and all the
2. Add chicken pieces, capsicum and onion in the marinade, and toss well till everything gets coated. Refrigerate for 30 If marinating for longer, marinate only chicken and add the veggies just before cooking.

Cook Tikka using an Airfryer, Oven or Mealthy Crisplid (with an Instant Pot)

Airfryer:

1. Line the drip pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. This is optional Place the fry basket in the drip pan.
2. Arrange the chicken, onions and peppers in the basket in a single Don’t overcrowd them otherwise they won’t crisp up while cooking. If using skewers, place 2-3 skewers.
3. Insert the basket back. Using the temperature button set 360°F. Set the timer for 8
4. After 8 minutes, remove the veggies and keep Flip the chicken pieces and lightly brush or spray the tikka pieces with oil. This makes the exterior texture extra-crisp.
5. Insert the basket back and cook at 360F for another 6 If using chicken breast, you might have to cook for 7-8 mins instead, depending on thickness of pieces.
6. Follow the same process for the 2^nd It takes me two batches for a 1-1.5 pounds of chicken.

Mealthy Crisplid:

1. Place the trivet in the cooking pot in your Mealthy Place the mesh basket on top of the trivet.
2. Layer the chicken, onion and bell pepper evenly. If using skewers, place 2-3 skewers. Avoid overcrowding them to get that golden crisp Place the crisplid on the cooker and cook for 8 minutes at 400°F.
3. After 8 minutes, remove the veggies and keep Flip the chicken pieces and lightly brush or spray the tikka pieces with oil. This makes the exterior texture extra-crisp.
4. Place the crisplid on the cooker and cook for 8 minutes at 400°F. If using chicken breast, you might have to cook for 1-2 minutes longer depending on thickness of
5. Follow the same process for the 2^nd It takes me two batches for 1-1.5 pound of chicken.

Oven Method:

1. Turn on the oven Place the marinated chicken, onions and peppers on an aluminum lined baking sheet. If using skewers, place them 1 inch apart.
2. Place the baking sheet on the top rack and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken cooks

Outdoor Grill

1. Place the marinated chicken pieces or skewers on the medium-high heat area of a pre-heated grill for 10-12 minutes, or till chicken cooks through.