Pineapple Chicken Tikka
A sweet and spicy twist on the classic chicken tikka, this dish combines the juiciness of pineapple with the richness of Indian spices. Hailing from multiple states in India, this recipe is a true reflection of the country's diverse culinary heritage. Perfect for a summer evening or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Pineapple — 1 piece (chopped)
- Black Salt (Artisanal Kiln-Fired Rock) — 0.25 tsp (whole)
- Kasuri Methi — 1 tbsp (ground)
- black pepper powder — 0.75 tsp (ground)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- chicken breasts — 200 g (chopped)
- Fennel Seeds — 1 tsp (ground)
- hung curd — 1 cup (whole)
- coriander powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Garlic — 3 piece (ground)
- garam masala powder — 2 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.75 tsp (ground)
- Gram Flour — 3 tbsp (ground)
- Sunflower Oil (optional) (whole)
- ajwain — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- Ginger — 1 piece (ground)
- cumin powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
Method
- To begin making Pineapple Chicken Tikka, whisk the hung curd and gram flour together into a smooth, lump-free paste.
- Crush the ginger and garlic into a coarse paste and add it to the curd along with fennel seeds, ajwain and kasuri methi.
- Mix in the garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder, black salt and salt to make a thick marinade.
- Cut the chicken breasts and pineapple into bite-sized cubes, add them to the marinade and coat well, then cover and rest for one hour.
- Thread the marinated chicken and pineapple pieces alternately onto skewers.
- Heat a grill pan on medium heat, brush with sunflower oil and place the skewers on it.
- Turn the skewers on all sides, brushing with a little oil, until the chicken is charred and cooked through.
- Serve the Pineapple Chicken Tikka hot as a starter.
Common questions
- Pineapple Chicken Tikka ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- अनानास चिकन टिक्का ko English mein Pineapple Chicken Tikka likhte hain.
- Ek plate Pineapple Chicken Tikka mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 138 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 45 min lagta hai — 30 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.