Sheet Pan Chicken Tikka
Tender marinated chicken cooked on a single pan with a yogurt-spice coating. Ready in under 25 minutes with vibrant, smoky flavor and minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 ounces chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels by pressing them firmly against each piece, removing surface moisture so the marinade sticks better.
- 2
Pour the yogurt into a medium bowl, then add garam masala, cumin, paprika, and minced garlic until fully combined and uniform.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the yogurt mixture and stir until each piece is completely coated on all sides.
- 4
Set the oven to broil on high and position the rack 6 inches below the heat source; wait 5 minutes for the element to get hot.
- 5
Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer on a sheet pan, spacing pieces about 1 inch apart so heat reaches all sides.
- 6
Slide the pan under the broiler and cook for 12–14 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and the exterior looks lightly charred.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- paper towels
- broiler or oven
- instant-read thermometer
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