Chicken malai tikka
Mild, creamy chicken tikka with cardamom and a hint of cream, grilled until just charred and very tender.
- Time30 min + marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the yoghurt, cream, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, spices and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add the chicken, stir well and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 3
Heat the grill to high. Thread the chicken onto skewers and brush with the oil.
- 4
Grill for 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until lightly golden with a few dark spots and cooked through.
12 min - 5
Rest for 3 minutes and serve with salad, lemon wedges and naan.
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