Description
Juicy, smoky, and full of spice — these Indian Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers are marinated in yogurt, lemon, and bold Indian spices, then cooked hot for tender, flavorful bites.
Ingredients
400g chicken breast, cut into 2–3 cm cubes
35g fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, mashed with salt
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp turmeric
15g fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cooking oil
50g plain yogurt
Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into cubes and prepare ginger, garlic, and coriander.
2. Mix yogurt, oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, coriander, and all spices into a smooth marinade.
3. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate 4–24 hours in the fridge.
4. Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before threading the chicken.
5. Cook using one of the following:
6. • Grill: 15–18 mins, turn 3–4 times.
7. • Air fryer: 12–16 mins at 200°C (400°F).
8. • Oven: 15–20 mins at 220°C (450°F) or 200°C (400°F) fan.
9. • BBQ: Direct heat 1–2 mins each side, then indirect heat until 73°C (165°F).
Notes
Chicken should reach 73°C (165°F) for safety.
Marinate at least 4 hours — 12 to 24 hours for best flavor.
For charred edges, use a kitchen blowtorch or high heat at the end.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill, Oven, Air Fryer, BBQ
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 895mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 68g
- Cholesterol: 174mg