*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Chicken Tika

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry                          Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Ground tumeric
   2      tablespoons   Ground coriander
   2      tablespoons   Ground cumin
   2      teaspoons     Chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground cloves
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Ground cardamom
   1      teaspoon      Sea salt
   2      cups          Plain yogurt
   1      tablespoon    Fresh lemon juice
   2                    " piece fresh gingerroot
                        Peeled -- grated on cheese
                        Grater
   4      large         Cloves garlic -- grated on
                        Cheese grater
     1/2  cup           Fresh cilantro -- minced
   3      large         Boneless, skinless -- chicken
                        Breasts -- cut into 2" pieces

In a large glass bowl, combine all spices and the sea salt. 
Then add the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger and garlic, stirring well to blend. 
Add the cilantro and chicken and toss throughly.
 Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate, refrigerated, for at least 6 hours,
 or overnight, turning occasionally. Prepare a charcoal or mesquite grill,
 allowing the fire to get very hot. Thread the chicken on skewers and grill, turning often
, until cooked through, about 8 minutes, depending on the the thickness of the slices. 
Or heat the oven broiler, and broil skiewers underneath for 8-10 minutes,
 adjusting time if slices are thin.

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