Chicken Tikka with Grilled Vegetables – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Chicken Tikka with Grilled Vegetables – Ingredients and Cooking Method

Chicken Tikka is a popular dish in Asian cuisine and can be prepared in various ways, one of which is Chicken Tikka with grilled vegetables. This meal is rich in vitamins and essential amino acids.

In this article from the cooking website Arabi Cook (Arabicook.com), we present the ingredients and preparation method for Chicken Tikka with Grilled Vegetables.

Ingredients for Chicken Tikka with Grilled Vegetables:

For the Chicken Tikka:

• 4 large chicken fillets
• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 tablespoon paprika, curry powder, and ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ground coriander, and chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 onion, cut into quarters
• 4-5 garlic cloves
• 2 green or red bell peppers

For the Vegetables:

• 1 of each: red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini
• 2 medium-sized onions
• 2 green onions
• 10 pieces of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes
• 10 pieces of tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized eggplant
• 1 small head of cauliflower and broccoli
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano and basil
• Cooked rice for serving

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the Chicken Marinade:

   • Cut the chicken fillets into medium-sized cubes and place them in a large bowl.
   • Add cumin, curry powder, cardamom, chili powder, coriander, ginger, turmeric, tomato paste, lemon juice, paprika, and yogurt to the chicken. Mix well until the chicken pieces are fully coated with the spices.
   • In a food processor, blend the garlic, bell peppers, and onion into a coarse mixture. Add this mixture to the chicken, stir, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for several hours to marinate.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Cut the zucchini into small cubes and place them in a deep pot. Add the diced red, green, and yellow bell peppers.
   • Cut the eggplant and green onions into small cubes. Chop the cauliflower and broccoli into small pieces and add them to the vegetables.
   • Sprinkle the vegetables with black pepper, basil, salt, and oregano, then mix well to coat all the vegetables with the spices.

3. Assemble the Skewers:

   • Prepare wooden skewers for grilling. Thread the marinated chicken onto separate skewers and the vegetables onto different skewers.

4. Grilling:

   • Preheat the electric grill. Place the chicken and vegetable skewers on the grill and cook for a few minutes. Flip the skewers to cook evenly on both sides until fully done.

5. Serving:

   • Serve the cooked rice on a plate, arranging the chicken and vegetable skewers on top.

Enjoy your flavorful Chicken Tikka with grilled vegetables, a nutritious and tasty meal!