Spicy Grilled Chicken Tikka

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Place all the ingredients—chicken chunks, Greek yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, Madras curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder, and lemon juice—into a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then mix everything together thoroughly until the chicken is well-coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a few hours, or ideally overnight, to let the flavors infuse into the chicken.

Step 2: Prepare the Skewers

Preheat your grill to high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto four metal skewers, ensuring the pieces are packed closely together, but not overcrowded. Let any excess marinade drip off before placing the skewers onto a baking tray. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes on one side, or until they’re nicely charred. Flip the skewers and cook the other side until the chicken is fully cooked through and charred on all sides.

Step 3: Serve

Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skewers from the grill. Serve the delicious chicken tikka skewers with flatbreads, raita, shredded lettuce, and optionally, pink pickled onions for a refreshing contrast. Enjoy your flavorful, aromatic dish!