Kenyan Chicken Tikka Recipe - Nairobi Style BBQ Chicken Tikka

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

Marinate the chicken pieces with salt, chili flakes, black pepper, garam masala, coriander powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, tandoori masala, orange colour, red colour, mint sauce, mustard sauce, yogurt, lemon juice, and mustard oil for 2 to 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Preheat the oven to gas mark 6 and partially cook the marinated chicken in the oven for 30 minutes.

Finish cooking the chicken on the BBQ or grill until fully cooked and charred.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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