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Chicken Tikka Kebab

Chicken Tikka Kebab is a delicious appetizer that is packed with flavor. It starts with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt along with lime juice and aromatic spices, then threaded onto skewers and cooked to create a delicious appetizer. Make it in the air fryer or oven to serve at the gathering, or include it into your meal prep for the week! 

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb  chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into 1.5-2 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup red onion cut into 2 inch cubes, layers separated
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper cut into 2 inch cubes
  • Lime wedges to garnish
  • Onion rounds to garnish
For marinade
  • 1/2  cup  yogurt greek (also called hung curd)
  • 3/4  tablespoon ginger grated
  • 3/4  tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1  tablespoon lime juice
  • 2  teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
  • 1/2  teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1  teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi)
  • 1  teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and coat on each side with the marinade. Let it rest for anywhere between 30 minutes to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. When ready to cook, add the oil, onions, green and red bell pepper to the marinade. Mix well. 
  3. Thread the marinated chicken, peppers and onions in the skewers altenating between each.
Pressure Cooker CrispLid Method:
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  1. Brush the CrispLid fryer basket with oil. Lightly brush the skewers on all sides with oil and place in the basket. Do not overcrowd, work in batches as needed. 
  2. Set CrispLid trivet in inner steel pot of pressure cooker and set fryer basket on top of trivet. Set CrispLid on top of inner steel pot and plug in. Set to 400°F and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly charred about 7 minutes more.
  3. Serve warm with lime wedges and onion rounds, along with mint cilantro chutney to dip. 
AirFryer Method:
  1. Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
  2. Arrange the chicken sticks in airfryer. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Cook at 180 degrees or 360F for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn the chicken sticks and cook for 7 more minutes, then serve.
Oven Method:
  1. Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper or foil. Place a rack over the top.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Place the skewers on the rack, lightly brush or spray with oil, then bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is well cooked.
  4. Turn on your oven's broiler and broil the Tikka Kebabs for about 5 minutes to get the char marks.

Notes

  • Tips to Make the Best Chicken Tikka
  • Marinate: Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer is ideal for more tender Chicken Tikka.
  • Cook: For best results cook the meat only until done. This will result in soft, juicy & tender chicken kebabs. Over cooked meat can result in chewy kebabs.
  • Meal Prep: Make a batch of this marinated chicken and freeze for later use or meal prep for the week.
  • Skewers: I used wooden skewers which I soaked in water for 30 minutes and broke them in a smaller size so they would fit in the air fryer or in the crisplid basket. You can use bamboo skewers too. 
  • Make Chicken Tikka Bites: Skip the skewers and place the marinated chicken and veggies directly in the air fryer basket to make chicken tikka bites. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 622mg (26%) Potassium 466mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1501IU (30%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Potassium 466mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1501IU 30%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.