Description
These Chicken Tikka Kebabs are a flavorful Indian-inspired dish perfect for grilling. Tender marinated chicken chunks are skewered and cooked to juicy perfection, making a delicious main course paired with naan or rice.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne, salt, and oil.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook Kebabs: Preheat grill, thread chicken onto skewers, grill for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with naan, rice, or cucumber yogurt sauce.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, grill over charcoal or use the coal method for a quick smoke in the oven.
- If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
