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Easy Indian Chicken Kebabs (with mince)

Safira
These Indian Chicken Kebabs are as simple as they get. In this recipe minced Chicken Meat is combined with spices and shallow fried to create a delicious juicy kebab that is perfect for sandwiches, wraps and salads. These bite sized healthy chicken kebabs are packed with flavour, are juicy and succulent, and are super easy to make. These tasty kebabs are great for entertaining too and are ready to eat in under 10 minutes!
5 from 8 votes
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 30 Kebabs
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Chicken mince Mixed or Thigh meat
  • 1 Onion Diced, excess water squeezed out
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
  • Handful Coriander Chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp Gram Flour or Kebab Masala or a combination of the two
  • 1 ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 1 ½ tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Cumin Powder
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Chilli Flakes Optional
  • ½ tbsp Mango Powder Or Pomegrante Powder, oruse a little Lemon Juice instead
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder or use Kebab Masala instead
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt

To cook

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Ghee optional

Instructions
 

  • 
Place chicken mince and remaining ingredients in a large bowl or food processor. Mix together until fully combined. Drain any excess liquid.

  • Oil hands very slightly and shape mixture into round kebabs. You can always make thicker, larger kebabs for burgers instead if you prefer!

  • In a hot frying pan with a couple of tbsp of vegetable oil, add the kebabs. Do not overcrowd the pan!
  • Cook for about 3 minutes per side on medium-high heat until you have a golden brownon the outside and fully cooked through.

Notes

4 Ways to cook these Chicken Kebabs

Pan-cook - This is my preferred method for the juiciest kebabs. You can cook several kebabs in a large pan at a time and you end up with a crispy outside and a succulent inside. You only need to cook them for around 3 minutes per side.
Air-Fry - Depending on the size of your Air Fryer, again you can cook several kebabs at a time .Cooking time will vary. You need to cook them for about 3 - 4 minutes at 190 C, flipping midway for juicy meat. Just check they are fully cooked all the way though before serving.
Oven Bake - This is my least favourite method because the Chicken does not stay as juicy as the other methods listed. I would bake them at 200 C for around 10 minutes.
Grilling - Similar to pan frying, you will end up with a delicious crust and juicy interior but you will need to keep a close eye on them. 3 minutes per side will be perfect using this method. Make sure your grill is well oiled and that if you are placing the Kebabs directly onto the grill, that you have let them rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

How to serve Chicken Kebabs?

  1. Garnish with lime wedges and quick pickled red onions.
  2. Serve with Mint Chutney on the side for dipping and Kachumbur Salad.
  3. Serve as a starter alongside sauces and other starters such as Easy Freezer Friendly Mini Pizzas or The BEST Dynamite Shrimp.
  4. Add them to a salad or make a wrap with lettuce, onion, tomatoes and Chutney. You can also serve them in naan 'bread'.
  5. Form into balls and make a Kofta Curry with them. 
  6. Serve with rice or side dishes such as Best Nando’s Spicy Peri Peri Rice for a filling lunch or dinner.

Tips and Variations for Chicken Kebabs

Oil your hands  - When making the kebabs add a little oil to your hands to stop the meat from sticking to your hands.
Cook for 3 minutes per side - 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 if you are using Chicken Breast meat but this results in kebabs that are rubbery.
Shaping - Make thicker, larger Kebabs to use them as Burgers or shape them into a long chicken seekh kebab.
Spices - Use your favourite aromatic spices. You can use  indian spices  or add seasonings of your choice.

How to store in the fridge or freezer?

Make a batch of the mince and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Make up a batch of kebabs and freeze for up to 6 months 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Kebabs, Minced chicken kebabs
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