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Chicken tikka
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 145 kcal —
- Protein 26 g 52%
- Carbohydrate 0.3 g 0%
- Fat 4.3 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
- Sodium 190 mg 8%
- Cholesterol 65.1 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 13.4 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 19.6 µg 16%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.09 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 9 mg 56%
- Vitamin B6 0.59 mg 35%
- Folate (B9) 15.7 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.92 µg 38%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 0.53 mg 3%
- Magnesium 30.6 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 188 mg 15%
- Potassium 449 mg 10%
- Zinc 0.84 mg 8%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 27.6 µg 50%
- Iodine 17.1 µg 11%
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Questions about Chicken tikka
What is chicken tikka?
Chicken tikka is boneless chicken cut into chunks, marinated with yoghurt and spices, then cooked over high heat until charred at the edges. It is usually served dry rather than in a sauce.
How do you cook chicken tikka at home?
Marinate bite-sized chicken pieces in yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and spices for at least 30 minutes. Thread onto skewers and grill on high heat, turning, until browned and cooked through; the centre should reach 75 °C.
How do you stop chicken tikka drying out?
Use chicken thigh, which stays juicier than breast, and cut the pieces evenly so they cook at the same rate. The yoghurt marinade helps protect the surface, but take the chicken off the heat as soon as the centre reaches 75 °C.
What do you serve with chicken tikka?
Serve it with naan or roti, rice, sliced onion and a mint-and-yoghurt chutney. It is also a common filling for wraps and rolls.
Can you use chicken tikka in a curry?
Yes. Stir cooked chicken tikka into a simmering tomato, onion and cream sauce to make a tikka-style curry; add it near the end so it stays tender. Chicken tikka itself is grilled or roasted chicken, while chicken tikka masala is served in a spiced sauce.
How is chicken tikka different from grilled chicken?
Chicken tikka is marinated with yoghurt and spices before grilling, giving it a tangy, aromatic coating and charred edges. Plain grilled chicken is not necessarily marinated or spiced.
Can you freeze chicken tikka?
Cool cooked chicken tikka promptly, seal it in an airtight container and freeze it. Defrost it in the fridge and reheat until piping hot throughout; avoid reheating it more than once.
Is chicken tikka high in protein?
Yes: a 100 g portion contains 26 g of protein. It is also a source of selenium, with 27.6 µg per 100 g.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 31467 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
