Chicken Seekh Kabab: Easy Pakistani Recipe
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Chicken Seekh Kabab: Easy Pakistani Recipe
Description
This Chicken Seekh Kabab recipe uses ground chicken mixed with finely chopped onion, yogurt, plain flour, and a blend of spices such as garam masala, garlic powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, ground ginger, and salt. Fresh coriander leaves add herbal brightness. After thorough mixing and resting to marinate, the mixture is molded onto skewers in a cylindrical shape. The kababs cook on a griddle pan or oven grill with regular turning to ensure even cooking.
The result is savory chicken kababs with a balanced spice profile featuring warmth from the garam masala and chile, complemented by fresh coriander. The yogurt and flour help retain moisture and bind the mixture for a firm yet tender texture. Cooking on skewers replicates traditional charred barbecue flavors.
Serve these kababs as a snack or as part of a meal with chutney or salad. Soaking bamboo skewers prevents burning, while oiling metal skewers helps ease grilling.
Allowing the mixture to marinate for at least half an hour and ideally overnight intensifies flavor and tenderness. Adjust cooking times depending on skewer thickness and heat source for thorough doneness without drying out.
Ingredients
- 1.3 pounds chicken mince or ground chicken
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder preferably Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt I use Himalayan salt.
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour also called plain flour
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 2 Coriander handfuls
Instructions
- Place the ground chicken/ chicken mince in a mixing bowl.
- Peel and finely chop the onion. Add in the chicken.
- Put the garam masala, garlic powder, red chilli powder, ginger powder, salt, plain flour and yoghurt into the chicken.
- Chop the coriander leaves and add them in the chicken.
- Mix and knead the chicken until everything is thoroughly combined and mixed. If you want, you can use a food processor to mix. Just give it a few blitzes until the mince is well mixed. Leave it to rest for at least half an hour.
- Heat your griddle pan or oven grill.
- Take about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat (around 50-60 gr/ 2 oz) and shape it into a cylinder tube around the prepared skewer.
- Cook the chicken on the skewer in your oven grill or on the griddle pan. Try to rotate and turn the skewers every so often so the meat will be evenly cooked.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken mixture for at least 30 minutes; overnight marination enhances flavor and texture.
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them for several hours beforehand to prevent burning during cooking.
- Brush metal skewers lightly with oil before placing kababs to avoid sticking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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