How to cook Chicken Tikka in a Pan

Add a little Oil to the pan and cook over medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes turning midway.

How to cook Chicken Tikka in an Air Fryer

Spray the Air Fryer basket or crush it with Oil. Add Chicken and cook at 180 C/350 F for 10 - 12 minutes.

How to make Chicken Tikka Kebab in the Oven

Place Chicken on a tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 200 C/Gas Mark 6/400 F for 15 - 20 minutes turning midway,

How to Grill Chicken Tikka

Place chicken tikka masala mixture (don't add too much of the marinade) under a grill over medium-high heat for 10 - 15 minutes turning midway.

How to Serve Chicken Tikka Kebab Tacos

Taco Toppings Serve with standard taco toppings such as Onions, coriander, pico de gallo, sliced radishes, cucumbers, avocado, and chili peppers.  Garnish Serve alongisde Lemon Wedges (or Lime wedges) and Pickled Red Onion. Kachumber Serve with Kachumber. Mint Chutney Serve with Green Mint Chutney - Blend a small handful of Coriander, 1 teaspoon Mint Sauce, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 Green Chilli, 3 tablespoon Plain Yoghurt and 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice till smooth. Garlic Sauce Blend 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste with 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 120g Plain Yoghurt, Pinch dry Parsley, 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, ¼ teaspoon dry Mint, ½ teaspoon Salt and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper. Choice of Wrap Serve in flour tortillas, corn tortillas, in a paratha or Naan for Chicken Tikka rolls or any flat unleavened bread. With Rice Serve with Ghee Rice and Raita.

Variations

Lime Juice Use Lime Juice instead of Lemon Juice for a different flavour. Veggie Version Use the same marinade for Paneer and make a vegetarian version instead. Seafood Use the same marinade for Prawns or Salmon. Veg and Chicken Tikka Skewers Add Veggies such as chopped Green Pepper and Red Onions to the skewers. Red Food Colouring Add Red Food Colouring. A few drops will give you a really vibrant red.

Tips to make the best Chicken Tikka Kebab

• Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but 2 hours is preferred.
• Don’t overcook the meat! This will result in dry chewy Kebabs.
• Make ahead for use during the week or chicken and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning. Even pieces:
• Try to keep the size of chicken pieces uniform.
• Leave space between the chicken pieces so all parts of the Chicken can cook equally and at the same time.
• Check the chicken is cooked by slicing into a piece and make sure sure there is no pink colour remaining and it is hot throughout.
• Tomato Puree, Dry Fenugreek Leaves, Mint Sauce - These are a nice to have but not essential.
• You can add some Flour to the marinade such as Gram Flour to help it adhere to the Chicken better.

Storage

The Chicken in Chicken Tikka Tacos can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge although it is best eaten fresh as it will dry out. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the hob over low heat until hot all the way through.