Chicken Tikka

Tasty chicken dish that can be marinated the night before.

Oven cook or great for summer barbecues. 

Serve with pitta and salad. 

Ingredients

1kg  chicken thigh pieces with the skin on (5-6 pieces)

150g  plain yoghurt

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp crushed garlic

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp salt

juice of half a lemon

Method

Clean and wash the chicken and trim excess fat. 

Score the skin with a sharp knife.

Mix yoghurt with ginger, garlic, salt, spices and lemon juice.

Rub the marinade into the chicken and leave aside.

 (Anywhere between half and hour to overnight)

Cook uncovered, skin side up, in a moderate oven 200°C for about an hour.
(Until the chicken is tender and the skin is nice and crispy).




Mint raita
200ml plain yoghurt
200ml crème fraiche
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
salt to taste


Mix all the ingredients together.