Chicken tikka

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Not to be confused with chicken tikka masala, which is a curry that uses pieces of chicken tikka.
Chicken tikka
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Chicken tikka
CourseHors d'oeuvre
Region or stateIndian subcontinent
Associated national cuisineIndia, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsChicken, dahi (yogurt), red chili powder, ginger and garlic paste, lemon juice
VariationsPaneer tikka

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the Indian subcontinent; the dish is popular in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.[1] It is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers on a brazier called angeethi after marinating in Indian spices and dahi (yogurt)—essentially a boneless version of tandoori chicken.[2] The word tikka (Tike in Turkish, and Tikə in Azerbaijani) is a Persian word, meaning "bits" or "pieces". It is also a chicken dish served in Punjabi cuisine. The Kashmiri version of the dish, however, is grilled over red-hot coals, and does not always contain boneless pieces. The pieces are brushed with ghee (clarified butter) at intervals to increase its flavour, while being continuously fanned. It is typically eaten with green coriander and tamarind chutney served with onion rings and lemon, or used in preparing a chicken tikka masala.[3]

A chicken tikka sizzler is a dish where chicken tikka is served on a heated plate with onions. The dish is also popular in Afghanistan, though the Afghan variant (like many other Persian, Turkish, and Arab dishes) is less spicy compared to the variants in the Indian subcontinent and uses beef and lamb in addition to chicken.[4][5]

Gallery[edit]

  • Chicken Tikka Kebab

    Chicken Tikka Kebab

  • Chicken Tikka Biryani

    Chicken Tikka Biryani

  • Chicken Tikka served in New Delhi

    Chicken Tikka served in New Delhi

  • Indian Chicken Tikka with salad

    Indian Chicken Tikka with salad

  • Chicken Tikka zeera

    Chicken Tikka zeera

  • Chicken Tikka served in Assam, India

    Chicken Tikka served in Assam, India

  • Chicken Tikka with vegetables

    Chicken Tikka with vegetables

  • Chicken Tikka served at Marriott

    Chicken Tikka served at Marriott

See also[edit]


References[edit]

  1. ↑ Pop's Mops and Sops: Barbecue and Sauces from Around the World, p. 76, by "B" "B" Quester
  2. ↑ Pat Chapman (1993). Curry Club Tandoori and Tikka Dishes. London: Piatkus. ISBN 0-7499-1283-9.
  3. ↑ "Chicken Tikka Recipes". Deccan Chronicle. 2019-01-12. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  4. ↑ Pat Chapman (2007). India: Food & Cooking. London: New Holland. ISBN 978-1-84537-619-2.
  5. ↑ "Popular hariyali chicken tikka is mouthwatering". Gulf-Times (in العربية). 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
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