Description
A delicious and creamy Chicken Malai Boti (Murgh Malai Tikka) recipe that features tender marinated chicken skewers cooked to perfection and served with a refreshing mint and coriander chutney.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Marinade:
- 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut in 4cm (1.5″) cubes)
- 3–4 green chilies
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup cooking cream (aka single cream)
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
Green Chutney:
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander (with tender stems)
- 1 green chili
- 1/4 tsp black salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mini blender, make a paste of green chilies, fresh coriander, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of yogurt. Add ginger, garlic, cracked black pepper, white pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, yogurt, and cream. Mix well and marinate the chicken overnight.
- Thread the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers after bringing them to room temperature.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil on a griddle and fry the skewers, basting with marinade. Cook for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) internal temperature.
- Make the Green Chutney: Blend mint leaves, coriander, green chili, black salt, cumin powder, lemon juice, and yogurt to make the chutney.
- Serve: Plate the Malai Tikka skewers and serve with the mint and coriander chutney.
Notes
- You can also grill the chicken skewers for a smoky flavor.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Pakistani
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with chutney
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Malai Boti, Murgh Malai Tikka, Chicken Skewers, Grilled Chicken, Pakistani Recipe
