"Not to be confused with chicken tikka masala, the creamy tomato-and-chicken curry beloved (and claimed) by Brits and Indians alike, chicken tikka refers to yogurt-marinated grilled chicken kebabs, native to India...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
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2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
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1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
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2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
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2 small fresh green Thai chiles, seeded
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1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted
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1 tsp. ground turmeric
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1/2 tsp. garam masala
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Kosher salt
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1 cup plain yogurt
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1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 40)
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8 12-inch skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil
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2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted
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Lemon wedges