Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka is a fragrant Indian main course featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in freshly ground coriander, cumin and Kashmiri chillies. The Thermomix TM7 grinds whole spices and blitzes garlic and ginger into a silky marinade in seconds. Juicy, smoky and aromatic, it delivers authentic restaurant flavour at home with minimal hands-on effort.
About this recipe
Chicken Tikka Thermomix TM7 brings the soul of an Indian tandoor straight into your kitchen. Searching for chicken tikka recipes that genuinely taste like your favourite curry house? This version relies on the TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine to do the heavy lifting: whole coriander and cumin seeds are ground into an aromatic powder, Kashmiri dried chillies lend their deep red colour and gentle heat, and fresh garlic and root ginger are blitzed into a paste that clings to every strip of chicken. The marinade of yogurt and spices needs time to work its magic, making this an ideal make-ahead dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends. Searing the marinated pieces gives those characteristic charred edges while the inside stays succulent. Serve with warm naan, cooling mint raita and a squeeze of lemon for a complete Indian feast that tastes far more labour-intensive than it actually is.
Preparation tips
- Marinate the chicken for at least four hours, or ideally overnight, so the yogurt, ground coriander and Kashmiri chilli penetrate deep into the meat for maximum flavour and tenderness.
- Pat the marinated chicken pieces dry before searing; this helps the spices caramelise and develop those characteristic charred tikka edges rather than stewing in the marinade.
- For a milder family version, reduce the Kashmiri chillies and add extra paprika for colour; serve with mint yogurt so children can adjust the heat themselves.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian tikka: swap the chicken breasts for thick chunks of paneer or firm halloumi and marinate them the same way; the spices cling beautifully and the cheese develops golden, charred edges under the grill.
- Festive skewer version: thread the marinated chicken onto skewers alternately with red onion wedges and green pepper pieces, then grill for a party-ready starter with mint raita and lemon wedges.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Spice grinding - The Thermomix grinds coriander and cumin seeds into a fragrant powder finer than any shop-bought blend. [Grinding]
- Quick chopping - The TM7 chops garlic cloves and root ginger into a smooth paste in seconds without a knife. [Chopping]
- Precise weighing - Weigh yogurt and oil directly into the mixing bowl of the Thermomix for an evenly balanced marinade. [Weighing]
- Even coating - The TM7 mixes the Kashmiri chilli marinade thoroughly so every chicken strip is completely covered. [Mixing]
- Gentle cooking - The Thermomix heats the spice oil evenly, blooming the flavours without any risk of scorching. [Heating]
Ingredients
- coriander seeds
- cumin seeds
- Kashmiri dried chillies
- black peppercorns
- fresh coriander
- garlic cloves
- fresh root ginger
- vegetable oil
- water
- lemon juice