Boneless chicken cubes marinated in yogurt, lemon and a warm blend of spices, then threaded onto skewers and grilled in our clay tandoor until juicy with a lightly charred edge. A tandoor classic at Afghan Chatkhara Restaurant.
Chicken tikka is a tandoor classic across Afghan, Pakistani and Indian kitchens, and at Afghan Chatkhara Restaurant it's prepared exactly the way it should be — boneless chicken cubes marinated in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon and a house spice blend, then skewered and grilled over the intense heat of a clay tandoor.
The high heat locks in the juices while the outer edges catch a light char, giving every piece a smoky depth of flavour. It's a popular choice as a starter, on its own with naan, or added to a curry — and a top order for delivery across Falconridge, Marlborough Park and Martindale.
Chicken tikka pairs well with either fresh tandoor naan or basmati rice — both available to add to your order.
They use a similar yogurt-spice marinade, but chicken tikka is boneless chicken cut into cubes and skewer-grilled, while tandoori chicken is typically cooked bone-in.
Yes, chicken tikka is available for delivery and takeout across Falconridge, Marlborough Park, Martindale and the rest of northeast Calgary. Order online or call (403) 984-2464.
Falconridge Resident
"Juicy, smoky and never dry. This is my go-to starter every time we order."
Marlborough Park Regular
"The char on the edges is perfect and the marinade really comes through. Great with the naan."
Martindale Family
"Consistently good every time we order — tender, flavourful and always fresh off the tandoor."