
Why Chicken Tikka Platter Is a Crowd Favorite at Every Festival
- Author: Abhishek Tiwari
- Published On: May 16, 2025
- Category: Street Food
Chicken tikka platter is a heart-savory dish that made its way to every person in the world. It is an Indian fusion cuisine made by roasting the chicken, adding yogurt and strong spices and serving it with different sauces.
It's a dish that leaves people with a satisfactory aftertaste in their mouth, and in America, chicken tikka masala was among the top 10 favorites in 2021 by Uber Eats, and since then, the popularity has only grown widely.
And at our Mile High Tikka Express as well, it is one of the most popular classic fusion dishes that people absolutely love and a must-try for every new customer.
It also has vegetarian options to pick, so instead of chicken, people prefer paneer to make it available for a wider range of people with the same flavors to enjoy. It has truly become known for its multicultural adaptation and diversity, fitting well with any culture. Let’s know more about this delicious dish:
What Is a Chicken Tikka Platter?
It is a popular Indian fusion cuisine with a rich aroma of flavors and a combination of colorful herbs to eat along with it. It is enjoyed for its versatility and can be eaten in a fine restaurant, as street food, or prepared at BBQs. The Indian spices are the secret of this dish, making it a distinct-flavored dish. And it is making its way to many American restaurants.
The cooking components:
Chicken Tikka Platter is soft pieces of meat dipped in yogurt, roasted with a wrap of different flavors of spices; they are eaten as a whole or with many options as side dishes, like rice and bread with many chutneys (sauces). The roasting adds a smoky flavor to it; they can either be prepared by grilling.
Main dish & cooking method: A chicken tikka (pieces) often wrapped with yogurt with lots of spices and herbs on top of it, and lemon juice is squeezed. And cooked by grilling or roasting the tikka.
Side Dish: Naan, rice, or bread are usually the side dish for chicken tikka platter.
Sauces: Fresh herb and vegetable sauces are served, which gives a refreshing taste.
Why It's the Perfect Festival Food

Chicken tikka masala is a delightful option to have on any occasion. It's a good eye-catcher; the visuals of the chicken tikka platter are an absolute people-catcher. It's a win in street food, restaurants, and any food festivals.
The cultural experience is also one of the factors being more popular in America. Here are a few things why you should definitely bring your chicken tikka platter to the food festival:
Portable - The food truck is a good option to bring your chicken tikka platter to the food festival in Denver. Chicken Tikka is easily made with some easily available ingredients and prepared well in the food trucks with one or two people. Food trucks make a good portable option for anyone to consider.
Fast - Chicken Tikka platter is one of the quick foods; it can also be put into the category of fast foods with how easily it can be served in any setting, be it outdoor or indoor. And in food festivals, it is a must to have quick food on the menus in everyone's menu; the more time a dish will take people will lose interest.
Flavorful - The chicken tikka platter is full of rich and strong flavors that will make you go crazy for more. It is a delicious option you should add and is suitable for adults and children alike.
Instagrammable - Who doesn't want to talk about the delicious food and share it with their friends? Foods have become part of the social life, and Instagram creators are bringing in their best experiences to share. Let's go viral at the coming festival in Denver.
Balanced meal - The chicken tikka platter is a plate full of protein, carbs, and herbal sauces. Fast foods are junk, but with more quick and healthy options to choose from, you can enjoy the food to the fullest without feeling regret later.
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Chicken Tikka Platter vs. Other Festival Foods
Chicken tikka platter is high in protein, made with fresh ingredients, herbal sauces, and many rich spices. Now if you compare it with other fast food options, you will find the chicken tikka platter way healthier than them. That's the reason it cannot be put into the fast food category, but as it can be made quickly, it is usually put in the quick food sections sometimes.
You must already be drooling and couldn't wait to have a chicken platter. No? Only us! Then why don't we make it a necessity for you as well to have it. Try this delicious dish instead of fast food next on your food outing list.
Here are the reasons why you should pick the chicken tikka platter over burgers, tacos, hot dogs, and other processed fast foods.
Components | Other Fast Foods | Chicken Tikka Platter |
Fresh Ingredients | Mostly frozen vegetables and lots of processed food | Fresh Vegetables, herbs and spices |
Easily Available | Yes, can be made quickly | Yes, can be made quickly |
Health Conscious | It is recommended not to eat junk food as it is not health conscious | Yes, It is health conscious but make sure to check all the ingredients suits you. |
Rich Flavours | Not much, most of it made with artificial flavors | All of it is made from natural flavours and spices |
Unique Taste | Standard taste with different options to pick from | Unique Taste with different chefs and you can even customise the taste as per your need. More spicy, tangy, creamy, etc. |
Exotic Appeal | Looks good | It has irresistible visuals |
Eat at Regular Basis | No you cannot | Yes you can! |
Enjoyed by All | Kids, young adults and sometimes old people | For everyone |
Cooking Method | They are mostly fried | Roasted and grilled |
Easy to Adapt | No, they follow the standard menu everywhere with few cultural changes | Absolutely, Anytime. Anywhere |
For every Occasion | More enjoyable at birthday party and small get together | Yes, it will bring great experience in any event you will add to it be it wedding, anniversary, birthdays, business events, festivals, etc. |
Conclusion: Find It at the Next Festival
Chicken Tikka Platter is a flavorful dish wrapped in spices and herbs, making it a tempting option. It is high in protein, has a strong aroma of spices, and is served with herbal sauces and naan, rice, or bread. They are the healthiest option in quick food choices and attract a much wider audience. They are exotic, unique, easy to cook, and easy to serve. Adding in a food festival to your menu at the Denver Food Festival will bring all the crowd to your stall.
We know that Mile High Tikka Express is having our food truck in the upcoming Denver Food Festival. Make sure you visit us, to experience the most delicious chicken tikka platter along with other exotic fusion cuisine from India.
FAQs
What are the famous food festival dishes?
Here are the best dishes you must try at any food festival in America. Breakfast Burrito, Chilaquiles, Chicken Tikka Platter, Country Fried Steaks & Eggs, and Dessert.
Why is chicken tikka so popular in America?
It is a unique dish with delightful flavors, roasted and grilled, which add a smoky taste to the dish. Chicken tikka platter has the most unique flavor, which does not exist in any other chicken dishes.
What is the healthiest Indian fusion food?
Indian fusion has all the healthy options, even in quick food options, and even the chicken tikka platter has vegetarian options to choose from. Most of the ingredients are fresh, with no added preservatives.