The big bowl game season is just beginning to heat up, with the top teams battling it out for prize and pride. Our favorite team is in the semifinals and it will only get more exciting in the next few games. It really doesn’t matter who is cheering for whom. It’s another reason to have a great time watching the games with friends and family while indulging on some great food & drinks! Having Coca-Cola™ in your pantry makes entertaining everyone easier. My hubby is a big sports fan, be it football, basketball or F1. The playoff bowl games are his favorite. We usually have his friends over for bowl games. Sometimes the house is packed with guests. It’s like a carnival of sorts.
Coca-Cola is our go-to drink for entertaining along with some snacks and our favorite recipes. I love how it complements any meal or snack just about right. One can hardly go wrong with it, which is why it is always my beverage of choice to serve my guests, be it any occasion.
6.To assemble the chicken tikka sliders- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the slider rolls, slit side up, on a baking sheet. Spread the reduced sauce on the bottom halves, place an onion ring, then 3-4 pieces of prepared chicken tikka and top off with mozzarella cheese. Bake just until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Serve right away along with a side of Coca-Cola for a winning game day meal. Enjoy!
2.Add the chicken pieces, mix well to coat it with the marinade. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes to overnight.
3.Thread the chicken pieces on skewers. If using wooden skewers, remember to soak them for 30 minutes in water, so that they don’t burn during the cooking process. Reserve the marinade.
4.Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken skewers on the hot skillet. Cook the chicken on medium high heat turning in between until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char, about 10-12 minutes. Brush with about 1 tbsp oil or as required when you flip to cook the other side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a platter.
5.In another saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of oil, add the reserved marinade, bring to a boil. Let it boil for a good 5 minutes, then cover the pan, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. When you see oil floating on top, the sauce is well cooked. Reduce it uncovered until most of the moisture evaporates and it leaves the sides of the pan. It should be a spreadable consistency.
Notes
1.The readymade chicken tikka spice mix, that is easily available in most Indian grocery stores is not really spicy. If you like some heat, add 1-2 tsp of cayenne pepper.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN TIKKA SLIDERS?
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