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    Indian Chicken Kebabs

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    These Indian Chicken Kebabs are as simple as they get. Minced Chicken Meat is combined with spices and shallow fried to create a delicious juicy kebab that is perfect for sandwiches, wraps and salads.

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    Indian Chicken Kebabs

    You know when you are meal prepping (Sundays for me) and you are DONE with the usual stuff, and someone suggests kebabs and you think hmmm..and then they send you a sample and you think double hmmm.

    That is what happened here. My amazing Mother in Law (MA) sent over a tub of kebab mix for me around a month ago and ever since then, I have been making them for the kids sandwiches and for myself too.

    I have of course made chicken kebabs many times before but sometimes you forget and a reminder gets you making that thing you love so much again.

    These chicken kebabs are a favourite recipe of mine.

    The meat is combined with a number of spices and then fried in very little oil until golden brown. T

    hey are delicious wrapped in rotis, wraps, naan to flatbreads.

    They are great with rice or over a salad like this one. 

    These Chicken Kebabs make a delicious appetiser too.

    It starts with minced chicken mixed with aromatic spices.

    They are also great cooked on the grill or in an air fryer.  

    It may feel like a lot of ingredients but there is little work involved here and you can adjust the spices down according to your taste. 

    What you need to make Indian Chicken Kebabs

    Chicken Mince (I use thigh meat). I have tried it with mixed chicken mince when I brought it accidentally. That worked too but it isn't as juicy. In many cases, you can also ask your butcher to grind your choice of meat down with the ingredients.  So all you then need to do is shape and cook them when you get home.

    Egg

    Oil

    Onion

    Coriander

    Fresh Ginger

    Fresh Garlic

    Green Chillies 

    Gram Flour

    Coriander Powder

    Cumin Powder

    Chilli Flakes

    Chilli Powder

    Pomegranate Powder or add a little lemon juice

    Garam Masala or you can use 1 tbsp boxed Kebab Masala instead.

    Salt

    How to make Chicken Kebabs

    Combine chicken mince with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

    Minced chicken and ingredients in bowl

    Oil hands very slightly and shape mixture into round kebabs.

    Add Oil to a frying pan and shallow fry for 5 - 6 minutes each side.

    Chicken Kebabs cooking in frying pan

    How to serve Chicken Kebabs?

    Garnish with lime wedges and quick pickled red onions. Serve with Mint Chutney on the side for dipping and Kachumbur Salad.

    Serve as a starter alongside sauces and other starters.

    Add them to a salad or make a wrap with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and Chutney.

    Form into balls and make a Kofta Curry with them. 

    Serve with rice and raita for a filling lunch or dinner.

    Tips to make the best Chicken Kebabs

    Marinate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours mingle. This is not essential!

    For best results cook the meat until just done. This will result in soft, juicy & tender chicken kebabs. It is very easy to take it too far but this results in kebabs that are rubbery. 

    How to store in the fridge or freezer?

    Make a batch of the mince and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can make a batch whenever you like.

    Make up a batch of kebabs and freeze for later use or meal prep for the week.

    How to reheat Chicken Kebabs?

    To reheat from frozen, place the kebabs in the fridge to defrost overnight. Reheat for 8 - 10 minutes in the pan with 1 - 2 tbsp oil or steam covered with 3 - 4 tbsp of water.

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    Indian Chicken Kebabs

    These chicken kebabs are as simple as they get. Minced Chicken Meat is combined with spices and shallow fried to create a delicious juicy kebab that is perfect for sandwiches, wraps and salads.

    Course Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Chicken Kebabs, Minced chicken kebabs
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 50 Kebabs
    Calories 62 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 2 kg Chicken mince I use Thigh or Leg
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 large Onion Diced or grated
    • Handful Coriander Chopped finely
    • 2 tbsp Ginger Crushed
    • 2 tbsp Garlic Crushed
    • 1 tbsp Green Chilli Crushed
    • 2 tbsp Gram Flour Dry roasted in a pan for 2 - 3 minutes
    • 2.5 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 2.5 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Chilli Flakes Optional
    • 1 tbsp Pomegranate Powder Or use a little Lemon Juice instead
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder or use 1.5 tbsp Kebab Masala instead
    • 2 - 3 tsp Salt

    Instructions

    1. Combine chicken mince with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

    2. Oil hands very slightly and shape mixture into round kebabs.

    3. Add 1 tbsp Oil to a frying pan and shallow fry for 5 - 6 minutes each side.

    Recipe Notes

    Mince

    I prefer to use thigh or leg meat for this recipe. It makes for a juicier kebab. In some places, the butcher will grind the meat down with the remaining ingredients. 

    Onions and Coriander

    You can whack them into the blender to grind them up rather then chopping by hand.

    How to Serve Chicken Kebabs?

    • Garnish with lime wedges and quick pickled red onions. Serve with Mint Chutney on the side for dipping and Kachumbur Salad.
    • Serve as a starter alongside sauces and other starters.
    • Add them to a salad or make a wrap with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and Chutney.
    • Form into balls and make a Kofta Curry with them. 
    • Serve with rice and raita for a filling lunch or dinner.

    Tips to make the best Chicken Kebabs

    • Marinate for 20 -  30 minutes to let the flavours mingle. This is not essential!
    • For best results cook the meat until just done. This will result in soft, juicy & tender chicken kebabs. It is very easy to take it too far but this results in kebabs that are rubbery. 

    How to store Chicken Kebabs in the fridge or freezer?

    • Make a batch of the mince and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can make a batch whenever you like.
    • Make up a batch of kebabs and freeze for later use or meal prep for the week.

    How to reheat Chicken Kebabs?

    To reheat from frozen, place the kebabs in the fridge to defrost overnight. Reheat for 8 - 10 minutes in the pan with 1 - 2 tbsp oil. 

    Nutrition Facts
    Indian Chicken Kebabs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 62 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 38mg13%
    Sodium 261mg11%
    Potassium 223mg6%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 34IU1%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 5mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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