Chicken Tikka Skewers

Method

1. 1
   • plain yogurt 200 g
   • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
   • lemon juice 1 tbsp
   • fresh ginger 1 tbsp
   • garlic 3
   • garam masala 1 tsp
   • ground turmeric 1 tsp
   • smoked paprika 1 tsp
   • chilli powder 1 tsp
   • salt 1 tsp

   Whisk the tikka marinade — In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt to make a thick marinade.

2. 2
   • chicken thigh 700 g

   Marinate the chicken — Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

   ⏱1 hr
3. 3
   • chicken thigh 700 g
   • vegetable oil 2 tbsp

   Thread the chicken skewers — Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking. Brush the grill grates with the remaining oil and preheat to medium-high.

4. 4

   Grill until charred and cooked — Grill the skewers, turning every few minutes, for 10-12 minutes until charred at the edges and cooked through with no pink remaining inside.

   ⏱12 min
5. 5
   • lemon 1

   Rest and serve the skewers — Rest the skewers for a couple of minutes, then serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.