Description
These Indian Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers feature juicy, tender chicken marinated in a spiced yogurt blend and cooked to smoky perfection using a grill, oven, air fryer, or BBQ. Perfect as a main, appetizer, or in wraps.
Ingredients
400 g (14 oz) chicken breast, cut into 2–3 cm cubes
35 g fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed to a paste
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric
15 g fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cooking oil
50 g (¼ cup) plain yoghurt
Extra fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ginger, garlic paste, salt, cumin, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, chopped coriander, lemon juice, oil, and yogurt to make a smooth marinade.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Soak wooden skewers in water if using, then thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Grill (Broiler): Preheat grill to high. Cook skewers for 15–18 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 73 °C (165 °F).
- Air Fryer: Lightly oil the basket. Cook skewers at 200 °C (400 °F) for 12–16 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 220 °C (450 °F) or 200 °C with fan. Place skewers on a wire rack over a tray and cook for 15–20 minutes.
- BBQ: Heat grill on high and oil grates. Sear skewers for 1–2 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 8–15 minutes.
- Optional: Use a blowtorch for extra char or crispy edges.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with flatbread, raita, or salad.
Notes
Marinate overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.
Use chicken thighs for juicier kebabs.
For spicier kebabs, add green chili paste.
Paneer or tofu can replace chicken for a vegetarian version.
Add fresh mint to the marinade for a refreshing twist.
Use the dhungar method with hot charcoal for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill, Air Fry, Oven, BBQ
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
