Chicken Tikka Mumbai

Name: Chicken Tikka Mumbai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; salt; 3 limes; 1 inch fresh ginger; 8 garlic cloves; 2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 4 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cayenne powder; 1 tsp cardamom powder; 4 tbsp virgin coconut oil

A South Asian dish of chicken, limes and greek yogurt, seasoned with ginger and cinnamon and grilled. It comes to the table with lime wedges.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large bowl, combine half of the lime juice and a pinch or two of salt. Mix well. Place the chicken thighs in to the marinade and stir to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes.
20 min
2
In a blender, mix 1/4 cup yogurt, ginger, garlic, cloves, remaining lime juice and the coconut oil.
3
Pour mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the remaining yogurt, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne and cardamom powder. Mix until the paste is smooth.
4
Drain the chicken and add in the yogurt mixture. Marinate overnight or for up to 24 hours covered in a refrigerator,.
1440 min
5
Cook on a moderately hot grill or broiler for 6-8 minutes per side. Serve with lime wedges.
8 min