How to Make Chicken Tikka Kebabs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken tikka kebabs are a classic dish originating from the Indian subcontinent that have become popular worldwide. These kebabs are made with marinated pieces of tender chicken that are skewered and cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and succulent appetizer or main dish. The marinade is the key to the delicious flavor of the chicken tikka kebabs, as it is made with a mixture of yogurt and a blend of aromatic spices that infuse the meat with a delicious and complex taste.

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chile flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • metal skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine yogurt, garlic, cumin, turmeric, ginger, pepper, chile flakes, and cinnamon in a glass or ceramic bowl; mix well.
  • Chop chicken into small chunks and add to the yogurt mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator and thread onto skewers. Place on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    180 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 88mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 340mg