Name: Chicken Malai Tikka recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 600 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 630 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 450 gms. boneless chicken cubes; 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic-green chilies paste; 1/2 tsp. pepper powder; salt to taste; 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder; 1 tbsp. oil; 1 tbsp. lime juice; 1 cup hung yoghurt; 2 tbsp. cream; 2 tbsp. cheese; 1 tbsp. melted butter; wooden skewers as required, soaked in water for an hour; oil to grease; green chutney and onion rings to serve

ABOUT Chicken Malai Tikka RECIPE

These melt-in-the-mouth Tikkas are just irresistible. They can be made at home, restaurant style, for some perfect appetizers. These delectable snacks goes well with some green chutney and onion rings. And not to forget with a dash of lime. So go ahead and try these party specials this Christmas and New Year.

Ingredients Serving: 4

450 gms. boneless chicken cubes
1 tbsp. ginger-garlic-green chilies paste
1/2 tsp. pepper powder
salt to taste
1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 cup hung yoghurt
2 tbsp. cream
2 tbsp. cheese
1 tbsp. melted butter
wooden skewers as required, soaked in water for an hour
oil to grease
green chutney and onion rings to serve

Instructions

Marinate the chicken with the ginger-garlic-green chilies paste, salt, pepper powder, lime juice, coriander-cumin powder and 1 tbsp. oil for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.
Combine the yoghurt, cream, cheese and butter till smooth. Add this mix to the chicken and marinate further in the refrigerator for 7-8 hours.
Grease the skewers with a little oil and string the chicken cubes. Place them on a greased microwave rack and grill in the convection mode for 30 minutes.
Halfway through flip the skewers and grill further. Let it remain in the microwave for 5-10 minutes.
For a smokey effect, place the skewers on a steel wire mesh directly on the flame and fire grill them for a minute. Serve, garnished with onion rings and green chutney.

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