Authentic Chicken Tikka Recipe

Name: Authentic Chicken Tikka Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup chopped green chilies; 0.5 cup finely chopped cilantro; 4 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1/2 tablespoon tikka masala; 2 drops red food coloring; salt to taste; 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed; nonstick cooking spray

This chicken tikka recipe delivers an authentic taste, rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant's version! It's a healthy option that's incredibly simple to prepare. Garnish with fresh sliced onion and lemon wedges for serving. Serve with fluffy steamed rice or warm naan bread. This versatile dish can also be made on the grill for a smoky flavor.

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Instructions

In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix together the chilies, fresh cilantro, creamy yogurt, rich tomato paste, fragrant ginger paste, pungent garlic paste, aromatic tikka masala, vibrant food coloring, and salt. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully coated, and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or preferably overnight, for maximum flavor infusion.
Preheat your oven to a temperature of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with aluminum foil, then lightly coat the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an initial 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken pieces, lightly spray them with cooking spray, and continue baking until the chicken is fully cooked, with no pinkness remaining in the centers and the juices running clear when pierced. This should take approximately 5 to 10 minutes longer. Finally, switch on your oven's broiler and broil the chicken until it achieves a beautifully browned and slightly crispy finish, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 256 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 877 mg
Protein Content: 33 g
Cholesterol Content: 86 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g