Chicken Tikka For Eid BBQ Party

Ingredients

• 500 g Boneless Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size cubes)
• 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 6 Tbsp Plain Yogurt (full‑fat, unsweetened)
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste (store‑bought or freshly blended)
• 1 Tbsp Ginger Paste (store‑bought or freshly blended)
• 1 Tbsp Chili Sauce (sweet or hot, according to taste)
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1.5 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 0.5 tsp Chat Masala
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 pinch Food‑Color (Red) (optional, for bright appearance)
• 1 lb Pizza Dough (store‑bought or homemade, rolled to 12‑inch round)
• 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (tomato‑based, seasoned)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Trim any tendons, then cut the chicken breast into bite‑size cubes (about 1‑inch).

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Tikka Marinade

   In a large mixing bowl combine cooking oil, yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, cumin powder, red chili powder, garam masala, chat masala, coriander powder, and a pinch of red food‑color. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Marinate the Chicken

   Add the chicken cubes to the bowl, toss to coat every piece evenly. Transfer the mixture to a zip‑lock bag or covered container and refrigerate for 4–5 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).

   Time: PT2M

4. Pre‑heat the Grill/Broiler

   When the marination time is complete, pre‑heat a grill pan or oven broiler to high heat (about 450°F / 230°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 450°F

5. Cook the Chicken Tikka

   Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the hot grill pan or broiler rack. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, turning once, until the edges are slightly charred and the interior reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 450°F

6. Prepare the Pizza Base

   While the chicken rests, roll out the pizza dough to a 12‑inch circle, place it on a parchment‑lined baking sheet or pizza stone.

   Time: PT3M

7. Assemble the Pizza

   Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, then distribute the cooked chicken tikka pieces over the cheese. Drizzle a tiny amount of extra chili sauce if you like extra heat.

   Time: PT4M

8. Bake the Pizza

   Bake in the pre‑heated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12‑15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

   Time: PT13M

   Temperature: 475°F

9. Finish and Serve

   Remove the pizza, let it rest 2 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Slice and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g