AFGHAANI CHICKEN TIKKA

Afghani Chicken Tikka (kebab) is a flavorful and succulent dish that originates from the region of Afghanistan. It is a popular chicken dish that is marinated in a rich and aromatic blend of spices and yogurt. And this give it a distinct and delicious taste.

The dish’s popularity can also be attributed to the growing appreciation for the subtle and complex flavors that characterize Afghani Chicken. In a culinary landscape where bold and spicy dishes often dominate, the creamy and mildly spiced Afghani Chicken offers a refreshing alternative.

Chicken marinated in a blend of spices and herbs along with cream and other aromatics, grilled to perfection, and served as an appetiser.

Afghani Tikka is a popular dish in South Asian region, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It’s a flavorful and succulent  chicken dish that is marinated in a rich blend of spices and yogurt, and then cooked in a tandoor (clay oven) for a smoky and charred flavor. Generally served with chutney and salads.

Tikka and kabab are a favourite to everyone due it’s smoky and juicy flavour. They are always considered as healthy due to very less amount of oil uses. Here I am sharing a traditional chicken tikka recipe known as Afghani chicken tikka with step by step guide with pictures and a short video for better understanding. Before we move forward here is a short description about Afghani chicken tikka.

Afghani Chicken Tikka (kebab) is a flavorful and succulent dish that originates from the region of Afghanistan. It is a popular chicken dish that is marinated in a rich and aromatic blend of spices and yogurt.  And this give it a distinct and delicious taste. The marinade includes ingredients such as yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and sometimes saffron, which imparts a unique and vibrant color to the chicken.

After marinating for a few hours or overnight, the chicken pieces are threaded onto a skewers and grilled or roasted until they are cooked thoroughly and become juicy from inside and have a slightly charred exterior. This cooking method gives the chicken a wonderful smoky flavor and a tender texture.

Afghani chicken is often served traditional Afghani bread like Afghani Bolani or butter naan and accompanied by other condiments such as grren chutney, onion slices and lemon wedges. It can be also served as a side dishes with biryani or pulao.

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The main basic difference in between them is the taste. Afghani chicken are creamy and nutty in flovor whereas tandoori chicken is spicy and a bit tangy. Cream, Cheese and Cashew are not used to make a tandoori  chicken whereas these are used in afghani chicken.

Afghani chicken is made of with some aromatic spices.Some are Curd, cashew, cheese, cream, ginger, garlic, green chilli and black pepper powder.

It is best to use Chicken thigh boneless to make any types of kebab or tikka. If you are using chicken breast boneless then make sure to cut them into strip size not in cubes. Breast part of chicken are often become dry when used as a tikka.