The Hundred-Foot Journey Recipe Reveal: Wednesday

To celebrate the release of The Hundred-Foot Journey starring Helen Mirren (in cinemas this Friday), Chef Floyd Cardoz shares some special recipes so you can recreate some culinary delights for yourself. Today, Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka


Serves 6-8

Ingredients
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into halves
Salt to taste
Juice of 3 limes
3 tablespoons fresh root ginger
8 large cloves peeled garlic
2 cups yogurt drained of its whey or Greek yogurt
½ stick of cinnamon ground fine
4 cloves ground fine
4 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoons cayenne
4 green cardamom ground fine
4 tablespoon canola oil

Method
1. Rub the chicken with salt and half the lime juice and let it sit for 20 minutes.
2. Combine the ginger, garlic, ¼ cup yogurt, remaining lime juice and oil in a blender cup and blend until smooth.
3. In a large bowl combine the ginger and garlic paste, remaining yogurt and spices and mix until smooth.
4. Rub over the chicken and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Cook on a moderate hot grill for 6-8 minutes on each side.
6. Serve on a platter with lime wedges.