Servings
Font
Back
0 from 0 votes

Easy Chicken Boti Kabab Recipe (Juicy and Tender)

Easy and super delicious chicken kabab that is tender, juicy, & rustic smoky flavors infused!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 500 grams or 1.1-pound skinless, boneless chicken cut into small cubes
For Marinating
  • ¼ cup hung curd/yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • ⅓ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg and mace/javitri powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon gram flour/besan
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder(non-spicy) or paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black salt
  • salt as required
For cooking
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil I have used sunflower oil
For serving
  • Lemon wedges
  • chat masala
  • Onion slices

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Wash the chicken well, drain excess water, pat dry the pieces, and set it aside.
  2. Now in a bowl take hung curd/yogurt and mix together all the ingredients written under marinade and beat well.
  3. Add the chicken cubes and give it a good mix with your hand. The marinade should be incorporated with the chicken well.
  4. Heat oil in a pan. Add gram flour and saute over a medium flame for 1-2 minutes or until you get a nice aroma. Then pour that over the chicken.
  5. Combine well. Cover and set it aside for an hour if you want to make it instantly. If you have time then leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  6. If using wooden skewers, then soak the skewer in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
  7. Thread the chicken cubes on skewers and set aside.
  8. Heat a nonstick pan over a high flame and wait for 5-6 minutes until the pan gets very hot.
  9. Add a tablespoon of oil. Simmer the flame and place 2 to 3 chicken skewers.
  10. Let it cook it for 3-4 minutes or until brown spots appear.
  11. Now change the sides. Sprinkle few drops of oil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes more or until brown spots appear.
  12. Transfer the boti kababs to a bowl. Repeat the same process until all done.
In oven
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Arrange the skewers on a baking sheet lined with aluminium foil. Grill for 15-20 minutes on each side.
For smoky flavor
  1. Dhungar method: Place one charcoal on fire until hot red. Then place an aluminum foil or a small bowl in-between the kababs. Put the hot charcoal inside that foil. Add a few drops of oil or ghee and cover for a minute. Then remove the charcoal.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle some chat masala on top and serve hot by adding lemon wedges and onion slices.

Notes

  • Use hung curd/yogurt or Greek yogurt. 
  • For hung yogurt, put the yogurt in a strainer and leave it for 1 hour or until all the liquid drained.
  • Make sure the yogurt is fresh.
  • The addition of nutmeg and mace powder lends a beautiful aroma to the dish but if it is not available, skip adding.
  • You can even marinate the chicken cubes in advance and grill them before serving.
  • Marinating the chicken for a longer period (preferably overnight) will help to infuse the flavors deeply into the meat, which results in tastier kababs.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, it's important to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent them from burning.
  • Adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preference. If you like it hot, feel free to add more chili powder.
  • If you don't have a tandoor, using a charcoal grill can still give your kababs a smoky flavor. Alternatively, you can use liquid smoke for indoor cooking.
  • The dhungar method for a smoky flavor works best with a piece of hot charcoal and a small piece of aluminium foil.
  • Make sure to preheat your grill, pan, or oven before cooking. Cooking on a hot surface will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
  • To ensure your kababs are cooked evenly, turn them occasionally while grilling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 547mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 547mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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