Tandoori Chicken Kebab

Marinade and leave for 30 minutes or overnight. The longer the better!

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread meat onto skewers. (If using). Add the chicken skewers or chicken pieces to a lined tray.

Grill the kebabs or chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. 

In the version below, I added a little powdered red food colouring. (Found in South Asian Shops).

Can these Tandoori Kebabs be made in the oven?

If you use bamboo skewers, soak them for about 30 minutes in water before using. 

Then thread the marinaded chicken onto the skewers and cook for 15 - 20 minutes on high.

Tips for making Tandoori Chicken Kebabs:

Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using.

I like to use Chicken Thighs in this recipe because they are more tender, take on flavour better and are juicier.

These Chicken Kebabs are great for meal prep/lunch boxes.

Marinade overnight or for at least 30 minutes.

Easier Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

You can use a ready blend such as Tandoori Chicken Powder or Paste (Pataks). This can be used alone or alongside a tablespoon each of Chicken Tikka Paste and Kashmiri Paste by Patak's.

Fridge/Freezer Instructions

Fridge - These Chicken Kebabs keep well in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

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Tandoori Chicken Kebab

Safira

Tandoori Chicken Kebab - In this recipe cubed Chicken Thighs are marinated in a tangy blend of yogurt, Garlic and fragrant spices. The kebabs can be grilled, baked in the oven or cooked on the BBQ.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Marinade 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 500 g Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs Cleaned and cut into chunks

Marinade Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 3 tablespoon Natural or Greek Yoghurt
• 2 teaspoon Gram or Chickpea Flour
• 4 - 6 cloves Garlic Crushed
• 1 ½ inch Ginger Crushed
• 2 Green Chillies Crushed or 1 teaspoon Green Chilli Paste
• Pinch Dry Fenugreek Crushed, Optional
• 2 teaspoon Tandoori Powder Optional
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 - 2 teaspoon Chilli Powder Adjust according to taste
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or Mild
• Pinch Cinnamon Powder
• ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• Salt
• ½ Lemon Juice only
• Powdered Red Food Colouring A large pinch, Optional

Instructions

 

• Soak skewers for 30 minutes if using.
• Combine the marinade ingredients with the chicken in a bowl. Marinade and leave for 30 minutes or overnight. The longer the better.
• Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
• Thread meat onto skewers. (If using). Add the chicken skewers or chicken pieces to a lined tray.
• Grill the kebabs or chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through.  Around 15 - 20 minutes.

Notes

Fridge/Freezer Instructions

Fridge - These Chicken Kebabs keep well in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

Freezer - To freeze these kebabs, you will need to flash freeze them first. Which means, freeze them flat on a baking tray first to make sure they freeze quickly, evenly and without getting stuck together.  Then you can remove them to a ziplock bag or wrap the entire tray in cling film/foil.

To cook from the freezer - These kebabs can be cooked directly from the freezer on the grill. Grill them, covered, over medium-high heat, turning frequently, for around 15 - 20 minutes. Or in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes. 

 

Powdered Red Food Colouring

This can be found in South Asian Superstores.

 

Easier Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

You can use a ready blend such as Tandoori Chicken Powder or Paste (Pataks). This can be used alone or alongside a tablespoon each of Chicken Tikka Paste and Kashmiri Paste by Patak's.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 29gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 511IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Indian Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

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