Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Chicken Tikka Kebabs. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, grilled to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or weekend barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Tikka Kebab:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
- Thread Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece.
- Grill: Grill skewers for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let rest, then serve hot with naan, rice, or salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed kasuri methi to the marinade.
- You can also bake these in the oven at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, finishing under the broiler for a charred effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
