Silken Chicken Tikka Kebabs
Transform your grilling game with these Silken Chicken Tikka Kebabs, a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s bursting with flavor! This recipe marries tender chicken breast with a vibrant marinade of Greek yogurt, aromatic spices, and zesty lemon juice, creating melt-in-your-mouth skewers that are juicy and deeply infused with Indian-inspired spices like garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Perfectly charred over the grill or under the broiler, these kebabs are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in under an hour (plus marination time) and ideal for serving with mint chutney, yogurt sauce, or warm naan, it’s the ultimate centerpiece for a barbecue or casual dinner. Easy to make yet rich in flavor, these kebabs are sure to become a go-to recipe for entertaining and weeknight meals alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Ginger paste
- 1 tbsp Garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt until smooth.
Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, paprika, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and vegetable oil to the yogurt. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving some space between each piece for even cooking.
Place the skewers on the grill or under the broiler. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slight char.
Remove from the grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve hot with mint chutney, yogurt sauce, or a side of pickled onions and naan bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 4996 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 158.4 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
