Creamy Chunks (Malai Tikka) – A detectable appetiser recipe with a creamy yet soft texture that makes your parties even more special.
Malai tikka is a Mughlai dish with boneless chicken pieces marinated in a compelling blend of yoghurt and cheese. These succulent pieces are then grilled to perfection in a traditional tandoor and cooked with utmost finesse in an oven.
This scrumptious recipe is a favourite on any occasion, such as potlucks, kitty parties, picnics, and game nights.
Let’s see the recipe for this delicious dish:
Ingredients Required:
- 250 grams boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup hung yoghurt
- 4 tbsp fresh cream
- ½ cup grated processed cheese
- ½ tbsp green chilli paste
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- White pepper powder to taste
- ¼ tbsp green cardamom powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tbsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tbsp garam masala powder
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- Butter for greasing
- Lemon wedges, onion rings, and green chutney for serving
Preparation:
- Start by cutting the chicken into small, bite-sized cubes.
- Finely chop coriander leaves and green chillies.
- Add grated mozzarella cheese for a creamy texture.
- Blend ginger-garlic paste, salt, and black pepper powder in a generous bowl.
- Add the diced boneless chicken, ensuring an even coating, then marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Mix grated mozzarella, green chillies, mace powder, nutmeg powder, and coriander leaves in a separate bowl.
- Thoroughly mash the grated cheese for a velvety texture.
- Crack an egg into the mixture, add the marinated chicken, pour fresh cream, and mix well.
- Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to let the flavours blend.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C for 5-10 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking tray.
- Roast until the chicken takes on a tempting, slightly dark hue.
- Introduce a dollop of butter, then return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Extract from the oven carefully, transferring the succulent dish to a stylish serving tray.
- Present with a crisp salad and golden french fries for an utterly delightful culinary experience.
Pro Tip:
- Let your chicken soak in a well-balanced marinade made of yoghurt, cream, aromatic spices, and herbs for an extended period to infuse the protein with flavour.
- You can simply utilise ginger-garlic paste instead of green chilli.
We hope our tender, juicy, and super easy creamy chunks (Malai Tikka) recipe from Aagaman Restaurant leaves you with a palate-pleasing experience!