Indian Chicken Tikka - Recipe - FineCooking

"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
3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
2 small fresh green Thai chiles, seeded
1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. garam masala
Kosher salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 40)
8 12-inch skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if wooden)
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil
2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter, melted
Lemon wedges
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