Planning to host a party this festive season? Do you want to do all the preparation yourself? Looking for a recipe to add to the appetizer menu? If you answered yes, then stop and read the article because we will share with you an excellent recipe that will be an instant hit at your party. Any idea what it is? This is a delicious plate of chicken tikka. Now you might be wondering what is so special about it! So let us tell you, this dish is called Sharabi Chicken Tikka. Sounds interesting? Its literal translation is Drunk (Sharabi in Hindi) Chicken Tikka, it is made with whiskey and rum, which adds a smoky flavor to your taste buds. What are you waiting for? Learn the recipe now and make a plate of delicious Fluffy Chicken Tikka to pair as an appetizer with drinks. let’s get going.
Is Chicken Tikka Healthy? Can you eat chicken tikka while dieting?
For non-vegetarians, no feast is complete without a juicy piece of chicken. Correct? And yes, chicken tikka tops the list. Apart from being extremely delicious, the chicken tikka recipe is also very versatile. All you have to do is play with the ingredients and prepare something new every time. And the fact that it is extremely healthy gives chicken tikka an added advantage. The dish is roasted, not fried, which helps control the amount of oil you consume. Moreover, it is rich in various essential nutrients including protein and fiber which keeps you satiated without the risk of bloating. Therefore, chicken tikka often forms an integral part of a healthy diet regime.
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Is Sharabi Chicken Tikka healthy?
If you thought that alcoholic chicken tikka would literally get you drunk, then you are absolutely wrong. We agree that there is alcohol in the dish, but heating it leaves only a smoky taste in the dish. So, you can easily eat fluffy chicken tikka at parties without any fear of getting drunk.
Sharabi Chicken Tikka Recipe | How to make fluffy chicken tikka?
This fluffy chicken tikka recipe has been shared by chef Anahita Dhondy on her Instagram handle. To start the dish, cut the chicken into small pieces and marinate with salt, lemon juice, chilli powder and ginger-garlic paste. Marinate the chicken well and let it sit for at least two hours. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together curd, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, pickle oil, lemon juice and kasoori methi.
After this, mix this curd mixture in the marinated chicken pieces. Also, add 15 ml whiskey and 30 ml rum, and then mix it well and leave it for at least an hour. The longer the marination, the better the chicken will look. finally, in a grill pan, add some butter or oil and grill the marinated chicken pieces until nice and charred. Place them in plates and serve sprinkled with chopped onions, some mint chutney and chaat masala. That’s it! You have the fluffy chicken tikka ready to taste.
Watch the recipe video of Sharabi Chicken Tikka below:
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