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Chicken Tikka Recipe

(serves 4-6)

Ingredients

750g / 1 1/2lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
3 tablespoons plain natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 inch piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
large pinch of cayenne pepper
4-6 metal skewers

Method

1. To make the marinade combine the yoghurt, tomato puree, ginger, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

2. Place the chicken in the marinade, mix well ensuring that all the chicken is coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for as long as you can, but at least 1 1/2hrs (overnight is best if you have time).

3. Preheat the grill.

4. Thread the chicken on to each skewer, then place under the hot grill (at least 4 inches away from the heat) and grill for around 3-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is completely cook through. Serve.

*These chicken tikka pieces go great with cucumber raita or why not try them inside a pitta bread with a crisp salad.

Thank you to M Berry for this recipe.

Photo Credit : Incurable Hippie

Simple and Quick Chicken Satay Recipe

Quick Satay Chicken Recipe

(serves 4)

Ingredients

750g chicken thigh fillets
1 chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 teaspoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fruit chutney
wooden skewers

Method

1. Trim chicken and cut into 3cm cubes, soak skewers in water

2. Heat oil in a pan, add the onion and stir until soft. Transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add all the remaining ingredients to the blender (except chicken) and process for 1 minute or until smooth

3. Thread the chicken cubes onto skewers, place on a lightly oiled baking tray, brush with the peanut butter mixture from the blender

4. Cook under a preheated grill for around 5 minutes on each side, brushing with the remaining peanut butter mixture as you go along. Cook until chicken is cooked through

5. Place remaining peanut butter mixture in a small pan, stir over medium heat for 3 minutes until heated through

6. Serve chicken skewers and pour over peanut butter sauce

Thank you to Marcus W. for this recipe.