Description
Spiced chicken drumlets so tender they melt in your mouth, featuring the authentic flavors of a traditional tikka stall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken drumlets (skin on)
- 2 tbsp full cream yogurt
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely crushed
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder or paprika
- 1 heaped tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Juice from one lemon
- Handful of fresh coriander , roughly chopped (leaves & stalk)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil to cook
Instructions
- Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, garlic, ginger, green chili, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, and vegetable oil to form a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken drumlets, ensuring to get some under the skin for maximum flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated chicken drumlets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
- Alternatively, you can pan-fry the drumlets in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander if desired.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to enhance the flavors.
- You can bake or pan-fry the drumlets based on your preference.
- Serve with a side of mint chutney or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50