Chicken Tikka is an Indian dish made by baking chicken which has been marinated in spices and yoghurt. It should not be confused with Chicken Tikka Masala. It is traditionally cooked on skewers in a tandoor oven and is usually boneless.

Ingredients
* 675 g (1.5 lb) skinless and boneless chicken breast diced into large cubes
* 1 tbs mustard seed oil (see Notes, tips and variations)
* 50 mL (2fl oz) milk
* 150 mL (5fl oz) natural yoghurt
* 2 tbs lemon juice
* 1 tbs tomato puree
* 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
* 4 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
* 1-4 chopped fresh red chillis (depending on strength of the Chillis and the desired strength of the marinade)
* 2 tsps paprika
* 2 tsps garam masala
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1/2 tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp salt (use rock salt for best results)

Procedure

1. Add all of the ingredients except the chicken to a non-metallic mixing bowl and mix well.
2. Add the chicken and mix until fully coated.
3. Ideally, the chicken should now be left in a refrigerator to marinate for at least 24 hours. It may not be safe to leave chicken which has previously been frozen for longer than 24 hours, but fresh chicken should be left to marinate for 48 hours for best results. If you do not wish to leave the chicken to marinate, simply continue to the next step.
4. The chicken now needs to be cooked. For best results, place on skewers and cook in a tandoor or ceramic pot oven. The chicken can also be cooked on skewers under a medium grill for 5 minutes on each side or barbecued (cooking times depend on the temperature of the barbecue). Always ensure the chicken is cooked throughout before serving.
5. Serve with naan bread, with rice or use in a Chicken Tikka Masala.

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4 skinless & boneless chicken breasts
juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup of water
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
10 tomatillos, cut in half, husks removed
1/2 onion (medium)
2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
2 jalapeno peppers (or serrano)
2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of lowfat sour cream

1. Combine & stir oil, oregano, black pepper, and juice from one lime in a shallow glass baking dish.
2. Turn chicken breasts in the dish to coat each side. Cover it and refrigerate overnight. Turn periodically to marinate the chicken on both sides.
3. Put tomatillos, onion and water into saucepan. Bring to boil and cook uncovered for ten minutes.
4. In blender, place tomatillos, cooked onion, and any remaining water. Add jalapeno peppers, salt, garlic, cilantro, and juice of second lime. Blend all ingredients until they are smooth. Put the sauce in the bowl and refrigerate.
5. Place chicken breasts on hot grill and cook. Place chicken on serving platter. Put lowfat sour cream over chicken breasts. Pour sauce over sour cream.