Chicken Tikka Kebab
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Chicken Tikka Kebab
Description
Chicken Tikka Kebab is made by marinating chicken thigh pieces in a yogurt-based mixture seasoned with garlic, ginger, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, and fenugreek leaves. This marinade tenderizes the meat and imparts complex aromatic flavors. The addition of bell peppers and onions threaded among the chicken adds a fresh, crisp contrast. Cooking on skewers in a CrispLid pressure cooker or air fryer crisps the chicken's edges, providing a slight char and sealed-in juiciness due to the relatively short cooking time.
The finished kebabs serve well with fresh lime wedges and onion rings, lending acidity and a mild crunch to complement the warm spices. You can dip them in mint cilantro chutney or pair with flatbreads or rice for a complete meal.
Allowing the chicken to marinate anywhere from 30 minutes up to 8 hours enhances tenderness and flavor penetration. Using soaked wooden or bamboo skewers prevents them from burning during cooking. For a variation, you can omit skewering and cook the marinated chicken and vegetables directly in the air fryer basket, producing bite-sized chicken tikka pieces.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into 1.5-2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking 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 to garnish, wedges
- onion to garnish, rounds
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 turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek leaves dried, aka Kasoori Methi
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- When ready to cook, add the oil, onions, green and red bell pepper to the marinade. Mix well.
- Thread the marinated chicken, peppers and onions in the skewers altenating between each.
Pressure Cooker CrispLid Method:
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve warm with lime wedges and onion rounds, along with mint cilantro chutney to dip.
AirFryer Method:
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
- Arrange the chicken sticks in airfryer. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Cook at 180 degrees or 360F for 10 minutes.
- Turn the chicken sticks and cook for 7 more minutes, then serve.
Oven Method:
- Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper or foil. Place a rack over the top.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the skewers on the rack, lightly brush or spray with oil, then bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is well cooked.
- Turn on your oven's broiler and broil the Tikka Kebabs for about 5 minutes to get the char marks.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours, for tender and flavorful kebabs.
- Cook the meat only until done to keep the chicken juicy and avoid chewiness.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning; cut to fit your cooking device.
- You can skip skewers and cook the marinated chicken and vegetables directly in the air fryer for chicken tikka bites.
- Serve with lime wedges, onion rounds, and mint cilantro chutney for traditional accompaniments.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% 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.
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