Restaurant Flavour CHICKEN TIKKA l Cooked in the Tandoori Oven & Grill Comparison

Chicken Tikka is probably the most ordered starter in Indian Restaurants. Many have attempted to make Tikka but can't quite get that takeaway taste. Al reveals the secret spice mix and how to cook in both the Grill and Tandoori Oven, also great for the BBQ. Like, Share Subscribe. Al
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[@steveinfinityandbeyond]

Ingredients: 1 tbsp garlic/ginger paste 1/2 lemon 150g natural yogurt 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp paprika powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 2 tsp kasuri methi 1 1/2 tsp dried mint 1 1/2 tsp salt Orange food colouring (TRS brand) 3 1/2 tbsp tandoori masala powder 2 tbsp honey A splash of vegetable oil 1.5 kg diced chicken breast

[@diskopartizan0850]

Hero! Lost my written down list and was scrolling through hoping someone had done this. Steve you're a gent!

[@Asdfbedffhdsxe345]

Thanks for doing this!

[@mehere3013]

do you think dried mint could be substituted for mint sauce?

[@minimanukuk]

@@mehere3013 very late to reply, but that’s exactly what I do.

[@baggiemad]

How many does this serve please?

[@heirpin]

Just a small tip for cooking in the tandoor, put a sacrificial half a potato wrapped in foil at the bottom of the skewer which protects the first chunk of chicken from getting burnt!

[@johncave5297]

Good call.

[@-Chunk]

“Sacrificial half potato” 😆 good tip!

[@Hammertime054]

I like it👍👍👍

[@RP-qs1tp]

What did the poor potato do to you? :)

[@stuartdennis8506]

I use a sacrificial (mashed) potato when I’m cooking daal and want a slightly thicker consistency, works a treat

[@andrewspeak608]

@2:29 you don't actually mention how much Orange food colouring to put in. So I made my recipe as follows 1 tbsp Garlic / Ginger Paste A good squeeze of lemon Juice 150g Natural yoghurt 2 tsp Coriander powder 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Turmeric 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili 1 tsp Paprika Powder ¼ tsp Black Pepper ½ tsp Cardamom Powder 2 tsp Kothari Methi 1 ½ tsp Dried Mint 1 ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp TRS Orange food Colouring 3 ½ tbsp Tandoori Masala Powder

[@danielcooke3243]

honestly, this has ruined my experience at 99% of indian restaurants now. this is by far the nicest chicken i've ever eaten in my life.

[@theclattykitchenbrewery1435]

Hi Al your tandoor oven looks good I built one out of a dust bin and flower pot seen it on Jamie and Jimmy Friday cooking program woks great

[@TruthTube1111]

Smoke me some Chicken, I'll be back for breakfast......What a guy :) Al Rimmer !

[@jonathang.5092]

I bet there are few that get the reference

[@bilalrehmani4252]

If you want taste in tikka, never use chicken breast part, use chicken thighs boneless or with bone . You will get nicely juicy and tasty tikka. And always use homemade ginger and garlic paste for tikka not powder. - From India

[@motosnape]

Hi, Al. That was another superb vid. I’ve lived in France for a few years now, I’ve pretty much given up on Indian restaurants here. I find that the flavour and spice has been subdued too much, due to catering to French tastes. Even when I ask them to bump it up a bit and point out that I’m not scared of flavour and heat, it’s still not there! I cook a lot, mainly classic French and European dishes in the kitchen, and BIR since I discovered you👍 I do a lot of smoking and slow cooking on the barbecue, too. In the past, I have travelled a lot, but my two favourite Indian restaurants are in West Wales, Mehfil’s in Pembroke and Barbucci’s in Tenby. As for France, the best place to eat Indian is chez moi, and all thanks to to you👍

[@ricado372]

Same here mate. I could of written your exact post, except for the Welsh restaurants. Lol

[@lukedecol1505]

Tip for getting meat off a skewer. Pull it up towards the handle slightly before you try to push it off the end. It breaks the seal and slides off easier..

[@MrsJackieRyan]

I didn't really fancy adding honey to this... BUT then I thought.... 'Have I EVER had a crap meal from Al's Kitchen?' Well the answer was,a resounding NO, so I made it EXACTLY to the recipe. Bloody Hell, Al!!! I have never tasted such a delicious chicken tikka IN MY LIFE. I have frozen three quarters of it ready for the 30 minute Madras later this week. We can't wait 😁😁😁

[@SpaceLifeSelfSufficiency]

Loved the video, your videos are so cool you have got me into making cooking videos here, just made a rhubarb crumble which was amazing, thanks for everything you do, you inspired me to do it! 😀👍😀👍

[@magicpete3645]

That crumble looked incredible bro 😍

[@SpaceLifeSelfSufficiency]

@@magicpete3645 Thanks :)

[@AlsKitchen]

Glad to be your inspiration. Keep up the good work. It will pay off.

[@SpaceLifeSelfSufficiency]

@@AlsKitchen Really appreciate it, it feel hard at the moment, i'm posting daily and it feels like i'm getting nowhere

[@AlsKitchen]

Space Life Cooking & Gardening Advice. Grow channel slowly. Your can only do these videos once and got may waste them on to few viewers. 1 a week is plenty.

[@terencebennison6275]

Hi Al, I got into curries through watching Misty Ricardo vids and now I'm going to get into yours. I'm a madras curry guy, 75 years young living just outside manchester. Most of Misty's recipes are for two people whereas l usually cook for three which means I have to use more base and chicken ( does additional extra base weaken the flavour?)I watched your gunpowder madras yesterday so that will be on the "to do" list. I usually put the chicken in raw as, doing tikka takes time and work ( I'm lazy). Enjoying your videos Al you have another recruit from the north west mate. Thanks again.

[@steveward2089]

Having not had a good curry since the beginning of last year I stumbled across Al’s channel and decided to invest in all of the spices, etc. I made this chicken tikka recipe this morning in preparation for the gunpowder madras recipe this evening and it absolutely rocks! We don’t have a tandoor so used my Weber bullet and the results are stunning. Thanks for the content Al, looking forward to following some of your other recipes.

[@johncollins5987]

Sorry AL would be gr8 if descriptions of ingredients were on like other vids?

[@benrabahmohamed9657]

Good job fair play to you I do cook Indian dishes ones a week And I learned from you and deferent chef that I folow

[@WolfGirl930]

Not only does this look like a fabulous recipe it has already cheered up a miserable damp Tuesday morning in November seeing the summer sun and watching you cook in the garden and enjoying a beer from the summer past. I'm just going to get a pen and do the list of ingredients for this chicken tikka and the "new base gravy". Even considering a Tandoori oven purchase for the summer next year. Very Tidy work AL !!

[@charlesprice9505]

Have you tried a Vacuum marinador , put in the chicken, pump out the air. 1 min in there equals approx 1 hr normal, so half an hour and you’re good to go👍🏻 I cook in a home made tandoor, 2 big clay plant pots in a bustbin, gets to over 500°c👍🏻

[@MrTabletman]

Beautiful Al, but I think you also need to start a channel to learn us all about how to get a garden as good as yours

[@rickbill4260]

Hi Al, another great video, got to be a Chicken Jalfrezi for me although i do love a chicken saag from time to time too. Living in Oz now and the curry shops are a bit different to those in Blighty. When i lived over there fav place was Munals in Worcester Park or Samrat in Putney. Oh i miss London Pride!

[@ringsafe1]

Looks scrumptious! Thanks Al. Love your Tandoor. I also add a little "Mustard Oil" (a tip from a Chef).

[@paulfarrow19751]

Hi Al, can you list the ingredients please? Save me keep pausing the video 😁👍🏻

[@paulfarrow19751]

Always use this recipe for my tikka, best one 👌🏻

[@petertr2000]

Anyone tried this in an air fryer? Just made my mix and put into the fridge for tomorrow, but planning to use the air fryer to cook it.

[@petertr2000]

In case anyone cares, it was amazing

[@nazianadeem9564]

Looks amazing 😋😋,nice garden though.Answers to your questions Love all curries Eat them at home as I make them From Pakistan,British citizen 👍 Lovely video as usual,take care xx

[@brettwilletts]

Great video! Always look forward to your new videos, any chance you could do a video of you cooking naan bread in your tandoori oven please. Would love to see it.👍

[@richbuckley7878]

Mate, if i were your neighbour i’d hate you!!!!having to smell that amazingness all the time 😂😂 Wicked food man keep up the great videos 👍

[@brianh6799]

Made this at the weekend and cooked on BBQ . Absolutely stunning.

[@daz56890]

Superb Al ... you are certainly no1. As you know I've followed you for a few years now. And we have had a few chats. But as requested. Favourite curry... Pathia , very rarely eat in restaurants as quality is so inconsistent. Currently from Wiltshire but moving back to Devon next year.

[@AlsKitchen]

Wow, thank you

[@danboulton2128]

Great video Al. Loving the tutorials but I'm spending too much time watching them here and not enough time in the bleeding kitchen!! Keep it up mate and thanks again.

[@Coolek]

I love the relaxed atmosphere of your videos. Even if i am not planning on making some of the recipes, just by watching the movie I feel somehow better :D Thanks!

[@bglove7770]

Your garden is beautiful I bet that smells amazing out there

[@successblueprintinstitute]

Al there's really no need to use food colouring. Instead of colouring try deghi mirch. It's deep red and isn't spicy at all. You can use a blend of Kashmiri and Deghi if you want. You can also mix Deghi mirch with ghee and finish at the end for colour! Great work as usual mate! Really hope you end up with a take away or restaurant

[@michaelallen9951]

Al. I've made 3 of your dishes so far...will Never go back to the recipe books .All dishes were amazing..loads more to try ..Thank You for your Channel 👍🍻

[@hughbishopnh]

Chicken Vindaloo; Manchester New Hampshire USA; Torquay Devon.

[@stephenturton5397]

I just love your cooking videos, Al I'm living in Bradford West Yorkshire, but came from the midlands Wolverhampton, we used to love a good Balti in Birmingham, I'm going to make your base gravy asap, thanks for your information and great videos 👍

[@billyb5059]

I need a puri tandoor Al “😁

[@martinb7535]

I need a Puri Tandoor Al

[@jewelman]

1 TBSP garlic ginger paste 2tsp coriander powder 1tsp cumin powder 1tsp turmeric powder 1tsp kashmiri chili powder 1tsp of paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 2tsp kasoori methi 1 1/2 tsp dried mint 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 1/2 tbsp tandoori masala 2tbsp honey

[@jasoncdebussy]

Not only are you a great cook, Al but your garden looks fabulous too. 👍🙂

[@RussMichaels]

That lovely squelching sound of the chicken, made me feel a bit 🤮 I keep a box of gloves for doing that and chopping 🌶️ So a tandor is basically the same as doing it on the bbq. Btw your videos are far more interesting than Misty ricardo, who never speaks or shows his face, so doesn't actually explain anything.

[@clives344]

Love your Videos especially of you having a Slurp of Beer…Reminds me of Keith Floyd!!

[@matthewsimmonds7923]

Excellent dish, however, I definitely missed out the food colouring and honey and reduced the salt by 50%, but added a teaspoon of hot chilli powder.

[@Amika007]

Hi Al, I'm making a smaller portion for myself and my husband so was trying to work out just how much powder I'd need to use for 1 or 2 chicken breasts. Also I'm guessing this can't be frozen after cooking? Thank you

[@dads_random_projects]

Chicken tikka masala - madras hot. Best place in the northwest is Bombay8 in Warrington just of the M62. BOOM 💥

[@ayeisundermars]

I’ve just done your tikka marinade but enhanced it by using some of Latif’s marinade. It should be banging as have the best of both worlds :) Lovely 😅

[@paddystewart5092]

Great recipe, Paddy Newcastle Upon Tyne HWTL'S

[@PaulineDavenport]

Love watching your recipes, can you show how to make the perfect naan bread please, I'm English living in turkey

[@rickywallace98]

First of all, let me explain that at seventy seven years old I was dragged, screaming and kicking into the twenty first century, meaning I'm as good as computer illiterate, but I would so like to buy one of those tandoori ovens,. Is it possible you can give me a phone number so I can order one over the phone, thanks in anticipation a grateful subscribed watcher

[@tommycannon7461]

Xmas dinner me thinks

[@tommycannon7461]

It was. No Complaints. But Compliments

[@stephenharber7364]

Loving the videos Al, i make the skewers smaller and use an air fryer, works a treat.

[@benscragg]

How much orange colour paste ? You didn't say at the beginning. Thanks.

[@simonwhitehouse7707]

Hi Al. Would you use the same marinade for lamb tikka. And could I marinade the chicken and lamb then freeze them uncooked in the marinade. Cheers. Simon.

[@jaytlamunch4459]

You won't get a dodgy Tikka I had to laugh, the Tikka loos sensational Thank you, for another amazing vid Al, :-)

[@nigelhaines7900]

My fav curry chicken Aloo panir from the witterings on the coast in the south of England, The marinade looks good

[@CabrilloTV]

It has a while since i have watched you, but i am catching up now. Looks like you have a new kitchen to work in , anyway love your tandor, great to see you again , i do enjoy your cooking style, thanks

[@carolcurtis1573]

Any stains with spices or food colouring on worktops or clothing do NOT touch with water first , spray with cheap hairspray and wipe top down with wet cloth after a few mins , clothing after spraying with hairspray leave a minimum of 10 mins then wash as normal and it will be gone 👍same goes if using hair dye

[@ronmartin5053]

Absolutely fantastic video Al, you've certainly bought it into a brand new diminsion! 👍🏻👏🏻😉

[@ChrisW444]

Love the videos but really why put colouring in, in this. Makes no sense to me, the flavour etc is there why add to the risk with horrible things like colouring. Just saying.

[@simonsmith5891]

Hi Al really enjoy your vlogs I’m from Leeds West Yorkshire we have a brilliant restaurant call the gate of India the food is top notch. We also cook our own curry’s most weeks I’ll be trying your chicken tikka recipe at the weekend.

[@AlsKitchen]

Please ley me know what you think.

[@terrydunmore8208]

I went around a friend's house last night he done 3 currys from your channel and I can honestly say they were the best I've had. I am now going to follow your channel and try re create dishes outstanding flavours what a great night we had.

[@AlsKitchen]

That is awesome!

[@DarrelDempster]

Hi guys anyone could help would be good I’ve followed als recipe above but tend to find the tikka a bit spicy any ideas how to calm it down a bit

[@didds1000]

so could I use a webber style/lidded BBQ instead of a tandoor Al? To get that all round heat and a bit of smokey flavour etc ?

[@TheHoweburn]

Where do you get your chicken from ? Are you going free range corn fed or the old "three bags for a tenner" Farmfoods special ? .....or doesn't it matter.

[@AlexTheGreek18]

Are your measurements flats measuring spoons? I don’t know if it’s my eyes or how small the little metal pots are but the amounts look way more than what you’re saying!

[@dannywilson1077]

Air fryer instead of grill ?

[@petertr2000]

Trying this tomorrow. Just whacked the mix in the fridge. How did you get on?

[@jotgrewal4390]

Don't use food colouring pal, use kashmiri chilli powder it adds colour without the heat

[@rogerdoyle6899]

Hello Al, when I add up all the dry spices, fenugreek, salt and pepper, it comes to 7.25 Tbsp (3Tsp = 1 Tbsp) for 150g of yoghurt, however I have bought your Spicy Joes Restaurant Style Tikka Blend and it says 2 - 3 Tbsps for 200ml of yoghurt. Should I just increase the quantity of the Spicy Joes Restaurant Style Tikka Blend to 7.25 Tbsp and just use 150g of yoghurt? P.s. My family and I adore your food! You know you've hit the jackpot when your oldest son says "far better than the local Indian Dad!"

[@AlsKitchen]

Yes just increase the spice mix mate

[@davidrawlings3776]

Great vid Al, my favourite curry garlic chilli chicken, I live in Birmingham and my fav restaurant is The Shaban, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield. Keep up the good work !

[@mrsullivan1969]

Dave I am from Birmingham too and yes I got to agree with your chosen curry and curry house.The place has been servingserving top top quality curries and

[@hughcoulter8313]

Where did you get the tandoori oven,and how much. Please. ...

[@maryredman3897]

Al thanks for the videos. Just made our first base2 last night and are going to make Chicken Tika Masala tomorrow. Cheers from San Diego CA. My friend turned us on to you and Misty.. Keep those videos coming please.

[@AlsKitchen]

Hope you enjoy

[@chriswest4061]

Given there is yogurt in this recipe, can it be freezed raw? When I have in the past, the yogurt separates - Cheers

[@sandesdoc6009]

I have this marinating now in preparation for tonight Pathia. Let's hope it lasts once cooked.

[@TerraBritannia]

I'm new to home cooking BIR curries Al, but last weekend I cooked your Chicken Chasni. My wife said it's the best curry that I've ever made and I've cooked a lot of them over the years. I felt very pleased and slightly hurt at the same time! ;)

[@claireponting6181]

I need a PURI Tandoor Al 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Pablomulligano]

How much colouring excluding the water added?

[@rickh1634]

Wow - great vid to wake up to Al. Will order one tomorrow, already chosen the one to get 👍👍👍 (Rick, and fave Indian restaurants are Al Taiba & Murghli in Rusholme, Manchester!)

[@tonyweavers4292]

That looks banging Al!.... Edit: Just made it, it was beautiful!! :)

[@thomasrobinson4401]

Masterclass as usual Al, I do mine on the Weber with a bed of sliced onions on a baking tray and finish off over direct heat. Yours looks amazing!

[@AlsKitchen]

Sounds great!

[@mattwilliams4215]

Al, top vid as usual. How about a tandoor masterclass, or at least a vid on how you heat yours up for cooking?

[@terencebennison6275]

I can tell you are london boy, you drink flat beer! North of Watford gap we like to see a head on out ale.

[@gregcleveland8806]

I’m from Michigan, USA. In my city, there are over 12 Indian restaurants and 3 Indian grocery stores. Thankful I can ha e all of this at my fingertips. So since to make this vegan with tofu, just make the mix and the marinate for 24/48 hours before I quick fry the tofu. Is this correct?

[@AlsKitchen]

Hi Greg. Yes that's right

[@simonjohnwright5129]

I'm in the Philippines and trying this recipe using Calamansi instead of lemon juice, gonna go the full 48hrs with the marinade then bbq very hot. I will let you know. Here in the Philippines Indian cuisine is non-existent so I really appreciate your videos.

[@ljdellar]

...and you need to turn that grill up literally as far as it will go. Looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@nigelgray1285]

Hi Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a tandoor oven from? I live in spain

[@davidallen8817]

Hi al just had a chicken tarka it’s the same as a tikka but a little otter another dodgy joke for you!!

[@paulkaminski8829]

Another great video Al! my favourite curry is a Jalfrezi from Kaz’s Indian in a place called Sawston, a village just outside Cambridge. The combination of chunks of onion, and chilli are sublime.

[@billy4072]

Paul Kaminski is it now?.? 😂😂😂. Hope all is well, 👍. I speak to Yardy now and again 🙄 I reckon he’s losing the plot. 😂. How I miss Marshall’s 😂😂😂

[@paulkaminski8829]

Bill y Is this Mr Bailey.?

[@russellg3906]

Just brush it with full fat butter before you serve it. Makes it even tastier.

[@roblimburn8359]

How about a chicken chettinad recipe Al?

[@JammyGit]

"Treat yourself to a tandoor" You're having a f#*king laugh mate!! At £300 plus for the cheapest, and going up to nearly £500 for the large version, I find that to be robbery for what is basically a glorified barbecue that would never get used unless I was cooking chicken tikka and naan bread..... No ta, if I want that smokey charcoal flavour I'll just cook mine on a barbecue 😆

[@billyb5059]

I'm not sure how this works but surely the bottom must be over cooked and a top raw

[@Bornie205]

Hi Al, excellent video, I have almost the same setup (use a meat thermometer with the Puri) . Lamb Legs in the Tandoori are awesome too. Done a spatchcocked tandoori chicken in there following your receipe

[@AlsKitchen]

Sounds great!

[@hdgamer8869]

Can you use Greek yogurt that's all I've got

[@WolfGirl930]

Had to come back and comment >>>>> As per my 2 days ago comment.... I got the ingredients and made "base" (2nd version) sauce (6 litres) and put a 7 breast batch of tikka in marinade (24 hrs)... 24 hrs later to celebrate my daughters new job we had... popadoms (and all the shizzle)..... onion bhaji (Al's recipe) - starter then a butter chicken -tikka (Al's) for 1 daughter chicken dhansak tikka (Al's) for 4 channa sag (Al's) (everyone loved this ... even people who had previously said eeeeugghhhh no chance I like that !!) Bombay (+ cauliflower) potato (Al's receipe + mods for the cauliflower plain Basmati rice (ran out of time to do pilaf ) Was in the kitchen 8 or so hours + 3hs for the tikka marinade and base but thoroughly worth it for some absolutely fabulous food. The chicken Tikka was truly a sensation.... as good as any I i have ever and I had to cook it on a grill (no Tandoor). Al I salute you sir top top drawer !!!

[@dawnwood5010]

I need puri Tandoori oven please 🤣 would love this

[@numnuts2009]

The food colouring doesn't affect after its marinated ? Love the videos you've cost me a fortune in Indian cooking utensils etc but I'm loving cooking the curries , can I ask if your recipes are for 1 do you just times the spices x4 if it's for 4 people and so on ?

[@hucky29]

Would this recipe work well with paneer?

[@russbarker2727]

Kia Ora Al! New Zealand calling. What do you think about chicken thighs instead of breast? I think they have a better flavour.. Also, the question of the barbeque comes in. A good place to cook tikka? I think it is. Al, I love your recipes, and can't wait to get your books. Cheers Bro!

[@ronaldmeyers2432]

Hello from Naples, Florida AL! I love your authentic videos and relaxed delivery. Would love to buy your cookbook when it is ready. LMK. Ron

[@jonwilliams8535]

Hi Al just had my Tandoor oven delivered. What temperature should it be for the perfect cook?

[@AlsKitchen]

340c

[@patconvey2687]

Hello Al, this video looked so good that I had to go and buy a tandoor, so I got the SS1 Ultima from Puri, which was delivered a few days ago. (They're on offer at the moment folks!) Before I can try this recipe, I'll need to oil the tandoor and run a 1st light up to help 'run it in'. If my tikka comes out anywhere near as good as yours looks well I'll be over the moon, as will the rest of the family as they love the recipes verily much. Keep up the Stirling work young Sir!

[@mariajoannou9936]

Hi Al what size is your tandoor?

[@stuartleaney528]

Just wondered if you ever got an answer?

[@mariajoannou9936]

@@stuartleaney528 I don't think so, but I know that they are very expensive. So I will have one...in my dreams!