Achari Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken thighs coated in a tangy, spiced achari (pickle) marinade, seared in a skillet until golden and charred. Ready in 10 minutes with bold Indian flavors and zero fuss.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp achari pickle paste (or mango pickle with oil)
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry. Cut into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces, discarding excess fat.
- 2
Stir achari paste, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and chili powder in a bowl until smooth.
- 3
Toss chicken with the marinade until fully coated. Let sit 1 minute.
- 4
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Add chicken in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes until edges char and brown.
- 6
Stir and cook 2 more minutes until chicken is cooked through. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- spoon
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