Grilled Indian Boneless Chicken Tikka Breasts Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Cucumber-Mint Raita
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup coarsely grated seeded hothouse cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• For the Chicken
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2-3 large lemons
• 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon annatto powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Bamboo or metal skewers
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped