Chicken Tikka

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    Unlike the similar named Chicken Tikka of the Indian Subcontinent, the Mauritian Chicken Tikka is made with flattened pieces of marinated chicken, crumbed and dipped in egg.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Pound Chicken breast Cut into Bite size
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper
    • 2 Tbsp Briyani Spices
    • 1 Tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 Onion , crushed
    • 6 Tbsp Plain yoghurt
    • Homemade Briyani Spices:
    • 1 Tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
    • Pinch cloves Powder
    • Pinch Cinnamon Powder
    • Pinch Cardamoms powder
    • 1/4 Garam Masala (Optional)

    Preparation

    1. Put chicken breast cut into big chunks in a large bowl
    2. Season with salt and pepper
    3. Add 2 tbsp of briani spice
    4. Add 1 tsp of ginger paste
    5. Add 1 tsp of garlic paste
    6. Add 1 crushed onion
    7. Add 6 tbso of plain yogurt
    8. Mix well and allow to marinate for 3 hours
    9. Sprinkle dome breadcrumb over a pastic wrap
    10. Add the chicken pieces
    11. And sprinkle some breadcrumb on top
    12. Cover with plastic wrap
    13. Option 1: Use a meat hammer or meat mallet and flatten the chicken pieces
    14. Add some more breadcrumb to coat the chicken evenly
    15. Option 2: Use a rolling pin and flatten the chicken pieces
    16. Option 3: Flatten the chicken pieces using the palm of your hand and press it down into the breadcrumb
    17. Repeat the same process
    18. In a large mixing bowl, add 2 eggs and salt, whisk
    19. Add 1/4 cup of water
    20. Whisk until the eggs get foamy
    21. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat
    22. Dip the chicken into the beaten egg and deep fry it
    23. Fry on each side for 2 minutes until it turns golden brown

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