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Homemade Indian Tikka Chicken Wings Recipe

By Kim Hardesty

These homemade Indian Tikka Chicken Wings are marinated in coconut milk and Indian spices, cooked on the grill and then served with a bright citrus-cilantro sauce.

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Homemade Indian Chicken Tikka Wings Recipe

[This tasty recipe has been updated with new photos. Enjoy!]

This Chicken Tikka Marinade is so easy and so delicious! You'll have great flavor with minimal effort.

If you’ve been to the site before, then you know I like food with flavor. I especially like ethnic flavors like Indian curries, Chinese food with lots of ginger and garlic, Thai dishes or Italian American classics.

One of my favorite cookbooks is one my mother gifted me years ago. It’s an Indian cookbook and out of print, now. If you turn to any page you’re bound to encounter my handwritten notes in the margins. I’ve spent many years tweaking the recipes to suit my low carb lifestyle and my tastes. This Indian tikka chicken wings recipe is a product of my tinkering and a reflection of a time my family eschewed dairy.

A side view of Indian tikka seasoned grilled chicken wings arranged on a cookie sheet and drizzled with green cilantro sauce from a white marble bowl filled with the sauce.

What I like about this easy chicken wing recipe is that it’s super simple to make and the Indian Spices are subtle yet flavorful. Ground coriander, the taste most people associate with Indian food, is the base flavor in this recipe. Using half the amount called for in the original chicken tikka recipe ensures that the flavor doesn’t overpower.

In authentic Indian chicken tikka recipes, the chicken is marinated in tart yogurt flavored with Indian spices. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken and acts as a flavor carrier. My version replaces the yogurt with coconut milk and lemon juice. Marinating overnight or up to 2 days produces the best flavor, so this is a make ahead recipe.

Grilled Indian tikka chicken wings piled around a white bowl of cilantro lime sauce on a gray handmade pottery handled tray placed on a dark wooden table.

The grilled chicken wings have a wonderful smoky smell and flavor with cooked bits of cilantro and garlic stuck to the outside. Biting into the chicken reveals flavors of garlic, coriander and chile powder.

My family likes to eat these chicken tikka wings with a bright citrus sauce made of cilantro and lemon juice. It has a lot of flavor so a little goes a long way. Any leftover sauce is great as a salad dressing, over fish or grilled vegetables.

[NOTE] The nutritional value includes all of the chicken tikka marinade. Not all of the marinade is used as it is just the flavoring. I did not know how to effectively account for how much tikka marinade is left in the bag.

This homemade Indian Chicken Tikka Wings Recipe serves 4 with each serving at 2 net carbs.

Homemade Indian Chicken Tikka Wings Recipe

Homemade Indian Chicken Tikka Wings Recipe

These homemade Indian Tikka Chicken Wings are marinated in coconut milk and Indian spices, cooked on the grill and then served with a bright citrus-cilantro sauce.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

  • 10 whole chicken wings

Tikka Marinade

  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 ½ tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili pepper
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Citrus Cilantro Sauce

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup full fat coconut milk
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • â…› teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoons erythritol (or your favorite sweetener)

Instructions

  • Preparation: With a sharp knife, separate the wings into wings and drummets. Discard the tips or save for broth. Combine the ingredients for the Tikka Chicken marinade in a large plastic zip-loc bag and add the wings. Marinate for 24-48 hours.
  • Grill the Wings: Remove the Tikka Chicken wings from the marinade and blot with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill. Oil the grill grate and cook the wings until cooked through - about 10 minutes per side.
  • Sauce: While the wings are cooking, combine the ingredients for the sauce in a blender and blend. Taste. Adjust seasoning. It should taste both tart and sweet.
  • Remove the chicken tikka wings from the grill and either pour the sauce over and serve or serve the sauce on the side. Makes 20 wing pieces and serves 4. 
  • Oven Method: Place chicken wings on a sheet pan and spread out. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes (or until cooked through) and finish under the broiler for a few minutes more until the wings have a nice color on them. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Indian Chicken Tikka Wings Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Protein 23g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g
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About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. Lyn

    July 03, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    We used chicken breast, cut very thin. Really great taste! We will be making this again with dark meat and chicken wings. Excellent marinade.

    Reply
  2. Dawn Morris

    February 28, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Absolutely delicious recipe

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      February 29, 2020 at 8:06 am

      I'm so glad you liked them, Dawn. -Kim

      Reply
  3. Artil

    April 03, 2019 at 5:17 pm

    Love your recipes! Definitely going to try this one as well! About measuring the tikka sauce...why don't you weigh it before marinating the chicken & once that's done & chicken removed, weigh the leftover sauce in the bag...will give you an idea of how much used vs what's leftover...

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    • Kim

      April 04, 2019 at 7:01 am

      That's a great idea Artil. When I shared the recipe several years ago, I was a new blogger and didn't know all the little tips and tricks. I appreciate you sharing this. -Kim

      Reply
  4. jenny

    January 29, 2019 at 3:43 am

    Have you ever just used boneless chicken breast or tenders and had good results in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kim

      January 29, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Hi Jenny, I haven't, but there is no reason it wouldn't work. I would grill for best flavor. Enjoy. -Kim

      Reply
  5. WinWin

    November 08, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    I tasted the wings with & without the sauce, both ways worked brilliantly. Even though I can eat very hot food, for the marinate, I only put 1 t/p of chili flakes instead of 1.5 t/p, as I found if it's too hot, it can dominate all other taste. For the sauce, I added the zest of 1 lemon, on top of the original lemon juice it called for, and it gave the perfect kick to the sauce. I also used maple syrup to taste as the sweetener (approx. 3 shallow teaspoon).

    I don't have a BBQ so went with the oven then Broiler option and worked brilliantly. I baked it for 40 minutes, then broiling each side of wings on HI, for 5-7 mins each side, & the wings were perfectly browned yet juicy inside. This will be a pot luck dish for sure as it is simple yet delicious ! For low carb option, I throw in some tofu on a separate tray while baking the wings, and serve it as side dish. The tofu soaked up the juices perfectly!

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    • Kim

      November 10, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Great, WinWin. I'm so glad you liked them and I love how you made the recipe your own. I don't often eat tofu, but I love your suggestion of putting some on a sheetpan. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and share your ideas. Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  6. Linette

    March 23, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    You have the best recipes and thanks so much for sharing I should not be fat if I follow your wonderful recipes

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    • Kim

      March 24, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      You are so nice, Linette. I thank you very kindly. -Kim

      Reply
  7. Deb

    March 01, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Hi, Kim.
    I made these tonight. I baked them in the oven for about 35 minutes, and then ran them under the broiler for a few minutes. Outstandingly delicious even without the sauce, which I did not make. I guess I don't have to go to Coach's any longer for low carb chicken wings. I'll make these again and again.
    I'm going to send you a photo on Twitter.

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 02, 2017 at 9:25 am

      That's fantastic, Deb. I'm so glad you liked the recipe. I'm going to add your oven directions to the post. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoy the recipe. Have a fantastic rest of the week. -Kim

      Reply
  8. Joyce Talib

    February 26, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Hello
    My name is Joyce and I'm trying to lose weight. I hear people say low carb foods will do the trick but I didn't know what and where to look TO find tasty low carb meals.
    I haven't tried this dish yet but the photo look delicious and I plan to make it with many other low carb meals.
    Thank you so much for sharing and the site

    Reply
    • Kim

      February 27, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Hello Joyce, nice to meet you. There are tons of low carb recipes on line - one just has to google. I hope you enjoy this recipe and many more. Thanks for introducing yourself to me. Have a wonderful week! -Kim

      Reply
  9. Georgina

    February 26, 2017 at 7:55 am

    These look SO good! I Love those Indian flavors!

    Reply
    • Kim

      February 26, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Georgina! -Kim

      Reply
  10. Paula

    December 26, 2016 at 10:13 am

    Sorry once I ask all the nutritional information was on the page guess it was covered by an advertisement before.

    Reply
    • Kim

      December 26, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Paula, how frustrating. I wish I was a big enough blog to get rid of the ads. I'm glad you found the information you needed.

      Reply
  11. Paula

    December 26, 2016 at 10:11 am

    I see the calories and potion size listed but no carb count? How many carbs for the 4 wings?

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    • Kim

      December 26, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      I'm sorry Paula, I can't get to my computer at the moment, I am at the hospital with my mother and will be for the next week. She isn't doing very well. The marinade will contribute minimal carbs. Perhaps you could enter the ingredients into a calorie calculator. I'm so sorry I can't get to my computer and check the original recipe. I'll try to get to it soon. -Kim

      Reply
  12. Lisa

    March 22, 2016 at 3:35 am

    These look amazing!

    Are you using coconut milk from a can or the coconut milk that's like almond milk?

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 22, 2016 at 6:59 am

      Great question, Lisa. Yes, I always use canned coconut milk. I hope you enjoy them. -Kim

      Reply
  13. Alice

    August 20, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Looks delicious. Have you tried baking these in the oven?

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    • Kim

      August 20, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Hello, Alice. No, I haven't baked them, but there is no reason why they wouldn't be great. I would finish them off under the broiler to get them a little crispy before serving. I bet they would make your house smell amazing! Don't forget the sauce - it's seriously good! Thanks for your question. Have a nice week. -Kim

      Reply
  14. Malainie

    July 01, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Love Indian food. This looks great!

    Reply
    • Kim

      July 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Me too, Melaine! Thanks for the compliment. Have a great week! -Kim

      Reply
  15. Shanna

    May 03, 2015 at 6:20 am

    THESE are the wings I wanted to make for my blog, didn't remember who had this recipe :p

    It's good to be back with blogging :D

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 03, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Hi, Shanna. Yes, I thought it was you who contacted me about them. My husband loved these! They were good, especially with the sauce. I prefer my wings fried and crunchy, but the flavor was great. BTW, I love your blog and your food photography. Thanks for stopping by. -Kim

      Reply

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