Chicken Tikka - How to make Barbecued Chicken

Method

1. Step 1

   First Marinade

2. Step 2

   In a bowl add washed and cleaned chicken cubes and apply the first marinade and  allow it to rest for 15- 20 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Second / Final Marinade

4. Step 4

   Roast the besan for about 2 mins until you get an nice aroma comes out it.

5. Step 5

   For the second and  final marinade in a bowl add the, besan , ajwain, hung curd and add all  the other mentioned ingredients.

6. Step 6

   You may taste and check the seasoning and add any spices accordingly.

7. Step 7

   Add the marinade to the chicken pieces, coating each piece well.

8. Step 8

   In another bowl you may also add a few chunky veggie pieces of your choice like Onion, capsicum, tomato etc and apply the marinade.

9. Step 9

   Keep the chicken pieces and veggies resting for atleast 3-4 hours in the refrigerator , preferably you may keep it overnite.

10. Step 10

    To arrange the chicken on skewers for barbecuing

11. Step 11

    Keep the skewers soaked in water atleast 15 to 20 minutes before cooking.

12. Step 12

    Since the chicken might take time to cook on the barbecue to save on time, you may precook the chicken pieces in a flat pan by applying butter until they are just done and then arrange on skewers. However do not over cook them.( optional step)

13. Step 13

    Now arrange the chicken pieces on the damp skewers alternatively along with the veggies.

14. Step 14

    Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the skewers.( as shown in the pic)

15. Step 15

    With a brush or a spoon apply butter to the chicken skewers on all sides.

16. Step 16

    Grill until the chicken looks well cooked and has a smoky / barbecued flavor. Serve hot with a sprinkle of chat masala , lemon wedge, salad and mint chutney on the side.

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17. Step 17

    Home grilling (To get a similar effect like barbeque or tandoor )

18. Step 18

    Before arranging the chicken pieces on the skewer you may pre cook the chicken.

19. Step 19

    In a flat pan add butter and add the chicken pieces and cover and cook well from all sides until the chicken looks done.(The chicken would ooze out some water however cook uncovered until the liquid dries up.)

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20. Step 20

    Then arrange them on skewers. Wrap aluminum foil to the end and hold them over open gas flame directly to get the chargrilled effect like done for a barbecue.

21. Step 21

    Alternatively you may also pick the chicken pieces on a fork and roast it on direct gas flame.

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22. Step 22

    Additional tips  :-

23. Step 23

    For Hung curd simply add curd to a muslin cloth and hang it for 15-20 mins until the water is drained.

24. Step 24

    In a small separate Tadka pan add 2 tsp of Musturd oil and heat it. Cool it down and then add it to the marinade.