Malai Chicken Tikka
Creamy, mildly spiced chicken skewers that are quick enough for a weeknight. The yogurt marinade keeps the chicken juicy while it cooks under the broiler.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1.5 lb chicken thighs into 1.5 inch chunks and place in a bowl. Add 1 cup yogurt, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well to coat every piece.
- 2
Thread the chicken onto skewers, pressing pieces together. Brush all sides with the 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
- 3
Preheat the broiler to high and place the skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from the heat until the chicken is charred at the edges and cooked through, about 10 minutes, turning once halfway.
- 4
Rest the skewers for 2 minutes, then slide the chicken off and serve hot with lemon wedges or fresh cilantro if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- skewers
- baking sheet
- broiler
- mixing bowl
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