Chicken Hariyali Tikka

Chicken breast meat is rubbed with an intoxicating paste made with cilantro, mint, and other distinctive flavors. Chicken legs may also be used, or a combination of legs and breasts. This recipe is cooked in the oven, but will work well on the grill. Serve hot with onion rings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon green chile paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2

In a large bowl, grind together the cilantro, mint leaves, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, green chile paste, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and rub with the mixture. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

Step 3

Place the chicken in the baking dish, and broil 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.