Becel® Chicken Tikka Recipe

Becel® Chicken Tikka Recipe

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Becel® Buttery Taste margarine, melted
  1. In a non-metallic bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients for marinade. Pour over chicken and stir until chicken is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Prepare BBQ (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler to high. Thread chicken on bamboo skewers, about 4 pieces of chicken per kabob. pre-soak in water for half an hour to prevent burning.
  4. Using a pastry brush, brush kabobs with melted Becel® Buttery Taste margarine. Grill or broil until cooked through. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve over a bed of basmati rice.