Grilled Tikka Masala Skewers with Peppers and Rice🐔

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This easy grilled Chicken Tikka Masala brings together smoky grilled chicken, charred peppers and onions, and a rich tikka masala sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. It’s a simple backyard twist on a classic dish—perfect for the grill and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Veggies

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil spray

For the Sauce

  • 1 jar tikka masala sauce

For the Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter

For Garnish

  • Chopped green onions

Equipment

Directions

1. Preheat the Grill

Heat your charcoal grill to around 400°F for direct cooking.

2. Prepare the Chicken & Veggies

Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. Lightly spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place chopped peppers and onions into a grill basket. Lightly spray with olive oil and toss to coat.

3. Cook the Rice

In a small pot, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add jasmine rice and butter. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let it steam.

4. Grill Everything

Place both the skewers and grill basket on the hot grill.

Cook chicken skewers, turning every few minutes, until nicely charred and the internal temperature reaches 155–160°F (it will finish cooking in the sauce).

Stir the vegetables occasionally until softened and lightly charred.

5. Simmer in Tikka Masala Sauce

Remove chicken and vegetables from the grill.

In a skillet, combine the tikka masala sauce with the grilled chicken and veggies. Simmer over low heat for about 8–10 minutes so everything absorbs the flavor and finishes cooking.

6. Serve

Spoon jasmine rice into bowls, top with the chicken and veggie tikka masala mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Enjoy immediately!

Tips

  • For extra smoky flavor, let the chicken get a light char on the grill before moving to sauce
  • Thigh meat stays juicier than chicken breast
  • Add a splash of cream if you want a richer, milder sauce
  • You can also add zucchini or mushrooms to the grill basket

Final Thoughts

This grilled chicken tikka masala version adds a smoky backyard BBQ twist to a classic comfort dish. The combination of charred vegetables, tender chicken, and creamy spiced sauce over rice makes this an easy but impressive meal for any night of the week.

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