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Smoky tikka chicken skewers with chapati wraps

Smoky Tikka Chicken Skewers with Chapati Wraps

Chicken pieces marinated in a yogurt-based tikka mix with warm spices, threaded onto skewers and grilled until lightly charred. Served in soft chapatis with salad and a drizzle of yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken tikka
  • 800 g chicken thigh fillets cut into 3 cm pieces
  • 200 g Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2.5 cm piece ginger finely grated
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For serving
  • 8 small chapatis or soft tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced cucumber and red onion
  • Extra yogurt mixed with a little lemon juice and salt

Method
 

Step 1

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, spices, salt and oil until smooth.

Step 2

  1. Add the chicken pieces and mix until completely coated. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

Step 3

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.

Step 4

  1. Thread the chicken onto skewers, shaking off excess marinade.

Step 5

  1. Preheat the BBQ to medium-high heat.

Step 6

  1. Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until well charred in places and cooked through. Aim for an internal temperature of 75 C in the thickest pieces of chicken.

Step 7

  1. Warm the chapatis briefly on the grill.

Step 8

  1. Serve the chicken tikka in chapatis with lettuce, cucumber, red onion and a drizzle of lemony yogurt.

Notes

Chicken thighs give a juicier result than breast on the BBQ, especially with high heat and bold spices.
You can add a drop or two of natural red food colouring to the marinade if you want the classic tikka colour.