Chicken Tikkas

Name: Chicken Tikkas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek; 1 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger; 1 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic; 1 3/4 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix); 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 Accompaniment: cilantro mint chutney; 1 18 (6-inch) wooden skewers; 1 soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

From the kitchen of Carly

Tender chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and warm garam masala, then threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred and juicy. Serve with cilantro mint chutney for bright, cooling contrast against the spiced heat.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11/2 cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek
11 tablespoon fresh lime juice
11 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
11 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic
13/4 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix)
11/2 teaspoon salt
11/4 teaspoon cayenne
11 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1Accompaniment: cilantro mint chutney
118 (6-inch) wooden skewers
1soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients except chicken in a medium bowl, then add chicken, stirring to coat. Marinate, covered and chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderately high heat for gas).
While grill is heating, thread 3 or 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer, leaving a little space between pieces, and transfer to a tray lined with plastic wrap.
Oil grill rack, then grill chicken, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.