Chicken tikka
Chicken tikka is a dish which was originally from the Indian subcontinent. It started during the Mughal era. Today, it is popular in many countries. It usually consists of small pieces of roast chicken, with spices. It is similar to tandoori chicken, except that tandoori chicken also contains bones.
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
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| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chicken, dahi (yogurt), red chili powder, ginger and garlic paste, lemon juice |
| Variations | Paneer tikka |
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There are versions of chicken tikka in Afgan, Persian and Turkish cuisine, but usually they are less spicy than the versions from the Indian subcontinent.
Chicken tikka masala is a similar dish, but it has a sauce, and likely originated in Great Britain.
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Chicken Tikka Media
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Chicken Tikka Kebab
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At Abu Dhabi Mall, UAE.
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Chicken tikka served in New Delhi
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Indian chicken tikka with salad
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contains juicy chicken.
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Chicken tikka served in Assam, India