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Chicken Tikka Kebab

Chicken tikka kebab has pieces of spiced yogurt-marinated chicken with peppers and onions. Make these delicious Indian chicken skewers!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 medium red onion cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 2-inch cubes
Marinade
  • 1/2 medium red onion cubed
  • 1 serrano green chile quartered
  • 10 raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 1/2 lime juiced (1-2 tbsp juice)
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Garnish/Serving
  • cilantro sprigs
  • lime wedges to garnish
  • Red onion slices
  • Pudina Chutney (Mint Cilantro)
  • Warm Naan

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, puree 1/2 red onion, serrano chile, cashews, yogurt, ginger, garlic and lime juice until smooth. Remove lid and add the Kashmiri chili powder, fenugreek leaves, salt, cumin, garam masala, coriander and turmeric. Pulse several times until blended well.
  2. In a large bowl add the chicken, marinade and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for 30 minutes minimum, 4 hours maximum.
  3. Thread marinated chicken, peppers and onions on skewers, alternating between each (see image). Spray both sides of kebabs with cooking spray. Place a wire rack over a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray to avoid sticking and lay kebabs on top.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn oven broiler on and broil skewers for 5 minutes, or until slightly charred and cooked through. (See Note 1 for grilling instructionsTo )
  5. Remove from oven and serve with chutney, lime slices, red onion and cilantro sprigs. Wonderful with warm naan as well.

Notes

  • To grill chicken tikka kebabs: set grill/BBQ to 400°F, clean grill grates and grease with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil prior to grilling. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temp of chicken reaches 163°F. Allow chicken skewers to rest (they will continue to cook) for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 765mg (32%) Potassium 694mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1405IU (28%) Vitamin C 68mg (76%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 765mg 32%
Potassium 694mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1405IU 28%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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