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Exploring the Heat: A Journey into Spicy Chicken Tikka

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium
Fiery red Spicy Chicken Tikka

For those who love their chicken tikka with an extra kick, this recipe takes you on a journey through different levels of heat. Using a combination of fresh chilies and dried spices, we create a dish that's not just spicy, but layered with complex flavors that will satisfy even the most adventurous palates.

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • 700g chicken thighs, boneless
  • 1 cup thick yogurt
  • 4 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Spice Mix

  • 3 tablespoons Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste

For Serving

  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Green chilies, sliced
  • Mint chutney
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade

    Mix yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chilies, and mustard oil. Add all spices and mix well.

  2. Marinate the Chicken

    Make deep cuts in chicken pieces and coat thoroughly with marinade. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

  3. Prepare for Cooking

    Bring chicken to room temperature. Preheat grill or tandoor to high heat.

  4. Grill the Chicken

    Grill for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and fully cooked.

  5. Rest and Serve

    Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with onions, fresh chilies, mint chutney, and lemon wedges.

Pro Tips

  • Use Kashmiri chilies for color without extreme heat
  • Adjust spice levels by varying chili quantities
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling
  • Serve with cooling raita to balance the heat
  • Keep some extra marinade for basting

Variations

  • Ghost Pepper Version: Add finely chopped bhut jolokia
  • Milder Option: Reduce chili quantities by half
  • Tandoori Style: Add red food color for authentic look
  • Extra Smoky: Add smoked paprika to spice mix

Heat Scale Guide

  • 🌶 Mild: Remove green chilies
  • 🌶🌶 Medium: Follow recipe as is
  • 🌶🌶🌶 Hot: Double the hot chili powder
  • 🌶🌶🌶🌶 Extra Hot: Add ghost pepper