mauritian chicken tikka / tikka poulet
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp plain or greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- oil to deep fry
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, garam masala powder, curry powder and yoghurt. Wrap with cling film and let chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Coat the marinated chicken with bread crumbs.
- Make chicken skewers using medium size skewers.
- With a rolling pin or meat hammer, gently bash to flatten the chicken on the skewer.
- In a medium bowl, season the eggs with salt and whisk until slightly foamy.
- Dip the chicken tikka in the egg mixture and deep fry for 6 to 8 minutes depending the the thickeness of the chicken (Do not overcook or it will get tough!).
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Notes
Let the chicken marinate overnight for more flavour!