Here's a delicious recipe and some useful and flavorful tips for Tandoori Chicken Tikka 🍗💥

🍗 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For Chicken

• Chicken (tikka pieces or leg pieces) – 500g

• Lemon juice 🍋 – 1 tbsp

• Oil or melted butter – 2 tbsp

First Marinade

• PIKS Black Salt – ½ tsp

• PIKS Chaat Masala – ½ tsp

• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

• Ginger–garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Second Marinade (Main Masala Mix)

• Thick curd – ½ cup

• PIKS Tandoori Chicken Masala – 2 to 3 tbsp

• PIKS Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp (extra heat & colour, optional)

• PIKS Garam Masala – ½ tsp

• Kasuri methi – ½ tsp

• Mustard oil – 1–2 tbsp

• Cornflour or besan – 1 tsp

🥣 Preparation

🔸 1. Prepare Chicken

• Wash, pat dry, and make deep cuts on the chicken for better marination.

🔸 2. First Marinade

Mix together:

• PIKS Black Salt

• PIKS Chaat Masala

• Lemon juice

• Ginger–garlic paste

Rub this mixture into the chicken and let it rest for 20 minutes.

🔸 3. Second Marinade (Flavor Boost with PIKS)

In a bowl, combine:

• Curd

• PIKS Tandoori Chicken Masala

• PIKS Red Chilli Powder

• PIKS Garam Masala

• Kasuri methi

• Mustard oil

• Cornflour/besan

Mix to form a smooth paste.
Coat the chicken pieces well.
Marinate for minimum 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavour.

🔥 4. Cooking Methods

A. Oven / OTG

• Preheat to 220°C.

• Arrange chicken on a greased tray.

• Cook 20 minutes, flip, brush with butter, and cook another 15–20 minutes.

• Broil for 3–4 minutes for a charred finish.

B. Grill / Gas Tandoor

• Grill the chicken for 15–20 minutes, turning and brushing with butter.

• Cook until you get that smoky tandoori char.

C. Tawa / Pan Method

• Heat oil in a heavy pan.

• Place marinated chicken, cover, and cook on low flame for 20–25 minutes.

• Flip and roast until crisp and lightly charred.

🔥 Optional Smoky Dhungar

• Heat a charcoal piece until red-hot.

• Place in a small bowl inside the chicken bowl.

• Add ghee and cover for 2 minutes for authentic restaurant-style aroma.

🍽️ Serve With

• Onion rings 🧅

• Lemon wedges 🍋

• Green chutney 🌿

• Sprinkle PIKS Chat Masala for extra flavour.

Thank You💖