CHICKEN HARIYALI TIKKA

Chicken Hariyali Tikka image

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.

Provided by HEERU

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 3h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking dish.
Place the chicken in the baking dish, and broil 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1966.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g