Kasoori Chicken Malai Tikka (Skewered Chicken Tikka with Dry Fenugreek Leaves)

          Give a twist to your usual Chicken Malai Tikkas by adding some kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves). This will give a different aromatic flavour. Very easy to make, these homemade Tikkas are perfect appetizers. 

          Paired with some green chutney or dip, they simply tastes amazing. They can also be made into chicken rolls by stuffing them into parathas / tortillas along with sliced onion, chutney or ketchup for a lunch box meal or snacks. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 450 gms. boneless chicken cubes, washed and drained
• 1/2 cup yoghurt, well beaten
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. kasoori methi, crushed
• 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1/tsp. pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tbsp. melted butter
• wooden skewers as required, soaked in water for an hour
• oil to grease / baste
• chutney / dip to serve

          Marinate the chicken with all the above mentioned ingredients, (starting from yoghurt to melted butter) for 8-10 hours. 

          Grease the skewers and thread the chicken cubes. Grill in the convection mode of a microwave for 30 minutes. Flip them halfway and baste with oil / leftover marinade.

          Let it remain in the microwave for 5-10 minutes. Serve them hot along with green chutney / sauce / dip.


Note - For a smoky effect, fire grill them on an open flame.

                  Marinate chicken with ingredients (from yoghurt to butter) for 8-10 hours. 

                   Grease skewers & thread chicken cubes. Grill for 30 minutes. Flip them
                   halfway & baste with oil / leftover marinade.

                                Serve them hot along with green chutney / sauce / dip.

Chicken Malai Tikka (Creamy Chicken Tikka)

          These melt-in-the-mouth Tikkas are just irresistible. They can be made at home, restaurant style, for some perfect appetizers. These delectable snacks goes well with some green chutney and onion rings. And not to forget with a dash of lime. So go ahead and try these party specials this Christmas and New Year.

        

          I tried to keep the cream, butter and cheese to the minimum. In that way one can have these Tikkas guilt free. They can also be stuffed in parathas along with some sliced onion, coriander leaves and ketchup / kasundi / mint chutney and served as chicken rolls. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 450 gms. boneless chicken cubes
• 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic-green chilies paste
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 cup hung yoghurt
• 2 tbsp. cream
• 2 tbsp. cheese
• 1 tbsp. melted butter
• wooden skewers as required, soaked in water for an hour
• oil to grease
• green chutney and onion rings to serve

          Marinate the chicken with the ginger-garlic-green chilies paste, salt, pepper powder, lime juice, coriander-cumin powder and 1 tbsp. oil for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.

          Combine the yoghurt, cream, cheese and butter till smooth. Add this mix to the chicken and marinate further in the refrigerator for 7-8 hours.

          Grease the skewers with a little oil and string the chicken cubes. Place them on a greased microwave rack and grill in the convection mode for 30 minutes. 

          Halfway through flip the skewers and grill further. Let it remain in the microwave for 5-10 minutes. 

          For a Smokey effect, place the skewers on a steel wire mesh directly on the flame and fire grill them for a minute. Serve, garnished with onion rings and green chutney.

          
     

1st Marination.

2nd Marination.

                               Grease the skewers with a little oil & string the chicken cubes. 

                                  Grill for 30 minutes. 

                     For a Smokey effect, place skewers on a steel wire mesh directly on the 
                     flame & fire grill them for a minute. 

Serve, garnished with onion rings & green chutney.

Grilled Pepper Chicken

          These Pepper flavoured grilled chicken are great appetizers at any small in-house party with family and friends. Spicy and tangy with some extra dash of lime, they will lift up your spirits. So come relish these delicious and healthy snacks with some onion rings, green chilies and sauce. They can also be served as a light meal along with some salads or soup.

• 5-6 chicken pieces
• 1 tbsp. whole peppercorns
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. amchur powder (dry mango powder)
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. oil + extra oil for basting

          Grind the pepper and garlic to a coarse paste along with some water. Mix with amchur powder, salt, turmeric powder and 1 tbsp. oil.

          Prick the chicken all over with a fork. Smear this paste all over the chicken pieces and marinate for 5- 6 hours, preferably overnight.

         Grease the upper rack of a microwave and place the marinated chicken on it. Pour the leftover marinade over it and grill for 15 minutes on one side.

         Flip it over and baste with some oil or the remaining marinade. Grill for 15 minutes more. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot along with a dash of lime, sliced onion and green chilies.

Grilled Chicken

          These delicious and yummy chicken are grilled to perfection in a microwave. So they can, not only be made at home but are healthy too with the use of olive oil. As chicken happens to be a very popular snack with everyone, it can very easily be made in a microwave. 

          It can be served as an appetizer during any in-house parties. In that case let the chicken be made into bite size pieces. These grilled chicken if had with some soup or salad as an accompaniment, makes for a complete wholesome meal.

• 5 pieces of chicken
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• chopped coriander, onion rings, lemon wedges and fresh chilly to garnish

          In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the chicken and the garnishing ingredients. Smear this paste all over the chicken and marinate for 7-8 hours, preferably overnight in the fridge.

          Grease a microwave rack and place the marinated chicken pieces over it. Place in the microwave with a drip tray below it to collect all the juices.

          Grill for 30 minutes by flipping it over and basting with oil twice. Let it rest in the microwave for 5 more minutes. Serve with a garnish of chopped coriander leaves, onion rings, lemon wedges and fresh red/green chilly.

Grilled Chicken (In Microwave)

          Grilled chickens are a hot favourite with everyone. So these homemade, tempting and delicious grilled chicken are not only easy to make in a microwave but it is completely hassle free. They are healthy as I have used olive oil and when had with some salad makes for a complete wholesome meal. They are a perfect treat for any in-house party too and is a great accompaniment with cocktails and mocktails. 

• 6-7 pieces of chicken on bones, curry cut
• 1 tbsp. red chili powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil + 1 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• lettuce, onion rings, green chilies & lemon wedges for garnishing

          In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except the chicken pieces and 1 tbsp. oil). Marinate the chicken in the prepared paste for 5-6 hours, preferably overnight.

          Place the marinated chicken over a greased microwave rack and baste with 1 tsp. oil. Grill for 12-15 minutes on one side.

          Flip it over and baste with the remaining oil. Grill again for 12-15 minutes. (Standing time inside the microwave for 5 minutes more). Serve hot with all the garnishing ingredients.

                   Place marinated chicken over a greased microwave rack & baste with
                   1 tsp. oil. 

                   Grill for 12-15 minutes on one side. Flip it over & baste with remaining oil. 
                   Grill again for 12-15 minutes. 

                               Serve hot with all the garnishing ingredients.