CHICKEN TIKKA

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. of Chicken Thighs, cut into bite size cubes

  • 1⁄2 cup of Greek Yogurt

  • 1 tsp. of Garam Masala

  • 1 tsp. of Curry Powder

  • 1⁄2 tsp. of Smoked Paprika

  • 1⁄4 tsp. of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

  • 1 tbsp. of Olive Oil

  • 1 tsp. of salt

  • Oil spray or mist

  • 1 large Green Pepper, cut into large chunk (optional)

  • 1 large red Onion, large diced (optional)

  • Lemons and cilantro to garnish

    Directions:

1. In a large bowl or a resealable bag, combine the cubed chicken, yogurt, curry powder, garam masala, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), olive oil and salt. Give it a good mix and marinate, in the fridge, anywhere between 2 hours to overnight.

2. If using wooden skewers soak them in water for 2 hours.

3. Skewer each chicken pieces, alternating between green pepper chunks

and red onion chunks, into metal or soaked wooden skewers.

4. Lightly grease the air fryer basket.

5. Add the skewers to the basket and air fry it at 360°F for 15 minutes.

6. Serve the Chicken Tikka, with a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

7. It pairs great with Indian Basmati Rice or any kind of Indian bread like Naan or even Pita bread.

Matthew Revich