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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Easy Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks

    Easy Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks

    Published: Apr 24, 2018 · Modified: Feb 21, 2020 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    An easy grilled chicken dish flavored with some classic Indian spices served with a side of seasonal roasted vegetables and a yogurt dip

    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks served on a plate

    Grilled chicken finds its way here for the second time in two weeks! The sunshine and beginnings of my favorite season usually gets me grilling, as one does, when the sun shines on. This time around, this recipe is a very light one, chicken marinated in a marinade that doesn't overpower the meat itself. I've paired it with a light and refreshing yogurt dip, a cucumber raita to which I've added goat's cheese for a more intense flavor.

    I've also added a side dish of roasted vegetables, asparagus, potatoes and carrots, which are lightly seasoned with some smoked paprika and a touch of truffle oil - which isn't entirely necessary, but certainly takes the dish from good to great. I've been enjoying this roasted vegetable side with quite a few meals these days, it feels just about perfect for this season!

    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks
    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks
    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks

    Grilled Chicken Tikka Drumsticks

    Shinta
    An easy grilled chicken dish flavored with some classic Indian spices, served with a side of seasonal roasted vegetables and a yogurt dip
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 -5 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 chicken drumsticks skinned
    • For the marinade:
    • 1 tablespoon full-fat yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder see notes
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder haldi
    • 1/3 teaspoon chaat masala
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala see notes
    • Juice of half a lime
    • 1 teaspoon ghee can be replaced with melted butter
    • salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste see notes
    • For the yogurt dip:
    • Finely diced cucumber
    • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon goats cheese can be replaced with sour cream
    • For the roasted vegetables:
    • 3 medium sized potatoes skinned and cut into cubes
    • 2-3 asparagus stalks cut into 1" pieces
    • 1 carrot skinned and cut into cubes
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon good quality olive oil
    • Optional: A teaspoon of truffle oil to finish the dish

    Instructions
     

    • Clean the chicken drumsticks and pat them dry on a kitchen towel.
    • Combine all the ingredients listed under marinade and transfer to a large food-safe zip lock bag.
    • Add the chicken legs to the bag and seal the bag.
    • Toss the marinade with the chicken, making sure the chicken is well coated in the marinade.
    • Keep the bag with the marinated chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
    • In the mean time, preheat your oven to 190 C, and prepare the roasted vegetables.
    • In a baking pan lined with foil, add the potatoes and oil.
    • Toss the potatoes in the oil and let it bake for 10 minutes.
    • After the 10 minute mark, add the asparagus, carrots, paprika, salt, and toss it with the baked potatoes.
    • Return to the oven for 10 minutes more, until the potatoes are golden, and the carrots are just baked.
    • Serve the roasted vegetables with a finish of truffle oil.
    • Prepare the yogurt dip:
    • In a pan on the stive top, lightly roast the cumin seeds for a minute.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dip and garnish with the roasted cumin.
    • Prepare the chicken:
    • Preheat your grill (I used a stove-top grill pan).
    • Add the marinated chicken and cook on all sides for a total of 30 minutes on medium heat, until done.
    • Let the chicken rest before serving.
    • Serve with a side of roasted vegetables and yogurt dip.

    Notes

    Kashmiri chilli powder is what I use for most of my recipes that call for chilli powder. It has a vibrant red color, but adds a very mild heat. Paprika would be a close substitute if you are unable to find this.
    You can make your own garam masala in small batches and store it in an air tight-jar for use. I follow my mothers's recipe for garam masala: In a pan on the stovetop, dry-roast (without oil) the following spices: ½ cup fennel seeds, 5-6 cardamoms, 6-7 cloves, a 2 inch piece cinnamon, 2-3 pieces of mace. Once the spices are heated, grind them in a high power blender, or coffee grinder. Store the ground spice mix in an air-tight jar and use as needed.
    Make your own ginger-garlic paste by blending together 3/4 cup of garlic, 1 cup of ginger, 1 teaspoon oil in a spice grinder or blender. Keep a jar of the paste in the fridge and use as needed.
    Have you Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Tag me on Instagram! @carameltintedlife or use the hashtag #carameltintedlife

    For more roast chicken recipes to get you in the mood to fire up that barbecue, take a look at:

    MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED CHICKEN:

    Mediterranean Roast Chicken and Hasselback potatoes

    SMOKED PAPRIKA AND ORANGE CHICKEN:

    Smoked paprika and orange chicken

    CHICKEN HARIYALI TANGDI KABAB:

    Chicken Hariyali Tangdi Kabab

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    1. LEA BANKS says

      October 25, 2020 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Didnt make entire recipe because I had other food cooking and I was just looking for something to do w my chicken legs! The Tikka Drumsticks were SOOO good ~ had everything except the chaat masala and the paste, so I took your advice from the Note section and made my own. I only had 4 legs so I had plenty of the marinade for a sort of "sauce," that got cooked in the pan. Just cooked them in a 375 degree oven for ab. 30-35 min and they turned out great!! (I had jasmine rice with it, butternut yellow split pea curry, naan, saag, raita, and a cranberry chutney!) Wonderful ~ chicken tikka drumsticks will be in rotation! Thank you

      • Shinta says

        October 26, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        Thank you so much for your feedback! Glad you liked it

    2. Angie | Fiesta Friday says

      May 03, 2018 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      That looks awesome, time to turn on the grill!

    3. [email protected] says

      April 28, 2018 at 1:07 am

      I love the bright colors in this dish! I also look forward to grilling weather, and that yogurt dip sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing this delicious meal at Fiesta Friday!

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you Jenny! Happy FF to you too!

    4. Julia says

      April 26, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't eaten chicken tikka in ages! And I have never tried making it myself so thanks for the recipe.

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Glad you liked it!

    5. Demeter says

      April 26, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      Looks like such a flavorful meal! Thanks for sharing your Mother's garam masala recipe too. I'm sure it's fantastic!

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you! Glad you liked it!

    6. Alyssa says

      April 26, 2018 at 11:09 am

      I just made a grilled tikka masala recipe and have all these ingredients in my pantry!

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you ! Do give it go, I'd love to know how it turned out!

    7. Danielle Wolter says

      April 26, 2018 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      OMG I need to make a trip to the Indian market to get the ingredients for this totally droolworthy chicken. I love this recipe!

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        Ha ha! Glad you liked it, and hope you give it a go!

    8. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

      April 26, 2018 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Such a lovely thought that soon it will be possible to enjoy grilled chicken outside, enjoying the sun. This recipe is perfect for flavoursome chicken, for all the family.

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Yes, absolutely! This is just the kind of recipe that makes grilling such fun. Glad you liked it!

    9. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      April 26, 2018 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I love a grilled chicken dish in the sunshine and these drumsticks sound incredible!

      • Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life says

        April 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        You and me both! Glad you liked the recipe!

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