Chicken Malai Tikka (Kebab)

Name: Chicken Malai Tikka (Kebab)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Kg Chicken (skinless, boneless breasts or thighs or legs); 5 large Garlic cloves (minced); 3 inch Fresh ginger (grated); 1 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; ⅓ cup Yogurt; ¼ cup Sour cream (or fresh cream ); 4 tbsp Cheddar cheese (finely grated ); ½ cup Cilantro; 2 - 3 tbsp Juice of half a lemon; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper powder; 1 med Green chilly (finely chopped (optional) ); 2 - 3 tbsp Cooking oil (or melted butter or ghee); 1 cup Cilantro leaves; ¼ cup Mint leaves; ½ cup Coconut milk; 1 small Garlic clove; 1 inch Fresh ginger; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped onion; 1 tsp Sugar; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp White pepper powder; 12 Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This Indian recipe for chicken malai tikka will leave your house smelling of aromatic spices and herbs, and the mild chicken meat will be so tender, that it just melts in your mouth. It takes 10 minutes to make the marinade and another 10 minutes on the grill. Serve with naan, chapati, roti, or flavored rice.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:06:24 GMT