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What Is Chicken Tikka? The Ultimate Guide
Apr 28, 2026 · 5 min read
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What Is Chicken Tikka? The Ultimate Guide
Chicken tikka is one of the most iconic Pakistani halal dishes. Here's how it's made, why it tastes so smoky, and how we serve it at Aladdin Kebab Grill.
Chicken tikka is bone-in or boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, and warm spices, then cooked over fire in a tandoor or charcoal grill.
The yogurt tenderizes the meat while the spice blend — cumin, coriander, paprika, garam masala — builds layers of smoky flavor. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything.
At Aladdin Kebab Grill, we marinate fresh halal chicken overnight and grill to order. Try it as a wrap, over rice, or as a combo with naan and chickpea curry.
