Best 8 Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kabobs Recipes

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When it comes to tantalizing taste buds and creating a memorable culinary experience, grilled tandoori chicken kabobs stand out as a true delight. Originating from the vibrant streets of India, this dish has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the essential steps to achieve perfectly grilled tandoori chicken kabobs. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of marination, skewering techniques, and grilling tips, we'll provide you with all the knowledge you need to create this mouthwatering dish that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN KABOBS



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When I prepare this recipe for Tandoori Chicken it brings back memories of my childhood and my rich Indian heritage. This has a nice spice level, but if you like your food on the mild side, then reduce each spice a little.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
3 drops red food coloring, optional
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 medium lemon, cut into six wedges

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro; garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANDOORI CHICKEN KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small chickens (about 2 1/4 pounds each), split or quartered
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons yellow food coloring (optional)
1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon Garam Masala or ground coriander
1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
Coarse salt, to taste
2 cups yogurt
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 tablespoons usli ghee, clarified butter or extra-virgin olive oil
Onion, tomato, and cucumber slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pull the skin off the chicken pieces, remove all visible fat, and discard. Prick the chicken all over with a fork and make diagonal slashes, 1/2 inch deep and one inch apart, on the meat. Mix together the lemon juice, food coloring, if using, cumin, Garam Masala, red pepper, and salt and brush over the chicken, pushing the marinade into the slits. Combine the yogurt, ginger, and garlic and pour over the chicken. Mix, turning several times, to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the marinade. Cover and marinate at room temperature for one hour or refrigerate for 8 hours or up to 2 days. If the chicken has been refrigerated, bring to room temperature before cooking. If placing on skewers, slide meat down metal skewers prior to grilling. If grilling, heat the grill and place the grill rack at least 5 inches from the heat. If roasting, place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat generously with usli ghee. To grill, place meat side down, on the grill rack. To roast, place the chicken, meat side down, on a wire rack set over a jelly-roll pan. Grill or roast the chicken, turning 3 or 4 times during cooking, until the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. Brush the chicken with the remaining usli ghee and transfer to a platter. Surround the chicken with slices of onion, tomato, and cucumber and serve. The tandoori marinade is traditionally colored bright orange using natural food coloring. This is purely for visual effect. You can omit the color if you prefer.

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 54m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (4 to 4 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped serrano or jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed
1 tablespoon paprika
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • With a fork, prick holes in the chicken pieces. Using a knife, cut diagonal slices 1-inch apart, and 1/2-inch deep into the larger pieces. Place the chicken in a baking dish.
  • In a blender, combine the oil, onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, and process on high speed to a paste. Add the paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and cayenne, and process until well blended. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, and process to a smooth sauce, scraping down the sides to combine all the ingredients. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn to coat evenly, rubbing the marinade into the holes and slits. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat a grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on the first side. Turn, baste as needed, and cook on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and continue cooking, as necessary until the chicken is cooked through, but still tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. (Alternately, bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven on a baking sheet for 35 minutes.)

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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Grill up some excitement with this great recipe. When tender chicken kabobs are flavored with La Choy® Stir-Fry Sauce and served over UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine, delicious things happen.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

PAM® Grilling Spray
½ cup La Choy® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce and Marinade
2 tablespoons La Choy® Soy Sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 (6 inch) bamboo skewers
2 (8.5 ounce) packages UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine

Steps:

  • Spray cold grate of gas grill with cooking spray. Preheat to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine teriyaki sauce and soy sauce in small bowl.
  • Thread pieces of chicken and vegetables on each skewer. Grill 5 minutes; turn over and brush with sauce mixture. Grill 5 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Turn again and brush second side with remaining sauce; grill until sauce is hot, being careful not to burn.
  • Heat rice according to package directions. Serve kabobs with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2111.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN AND RED ONION SKEWERS WITH COUSCOUS



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These well-seasoned chicken skewers certainly beat plain grilled chicken. Bottled tandoori spice mix makes prep work a snap (just ease up on the amount if you can't stand too much heat). From W.W.

Provided by boomboomboom

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 32 chunks (about 4 pieces per thigh)
1 1/4 cups plain fat-free yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
1/2 cup cucumber, English variety, diced
3 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 medium red onion, cut into 16 wedges
olive oil flavored cooking spray (2 sprays)
2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous

Steps:

  • Put chicken, 1/2 cup of yogurt and spice mix in a resealable plastic food storage bag. Seal bag and turn to mix and coat. Place bag on a plate and refrigerate on lowest shelf for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • To make sauce, stir together remaining 3/4 cup of yogurt, cucumber, mint and salt in a small bowl until blended; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken and onion wedges onto 8 metal skewers, using 4 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of onion per skewer. (If using wooden skewers soak them in water 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.) Coat chicken and onions with cooking spray.
  • Grill skewers, turning often, until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 7 to 9 minutes. Serve skewers over couscous with sauce on the side. Yields 2 skewers, 1/2 cup of couscous and about 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 328.1, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 32.7

TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBABS



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Punjabi style chicken kebabs. Spicy flavors softened by cool yogurt. Serves well over rice. Grills well on a Forman Grill!

Provided by Arimaeis

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h12m

Yield 4 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons tandoori paste
3 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
1 small onion, cut into wedges, separated into layers
1 teaspoon olive oil, for brushing
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Chop the chicken into 1 inch cubes, place in bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice, tandoori paste, yogurt, garlic, and coriander.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to high. Thread alternate pieces of chicken and onion on to skewers.
  • Brush the onions with a little oil, lay skewers on grill and cook 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve straight off the grill over rice.

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS



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I have fun trying new recipes and creating dishes of my own. I especially enjoy main entrees like this that are a little lighter and that let the food's natural flavors come through. They grill in no time.-Paul Miller, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium green pepper, cut into chunks
8 to 12 medium fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and water, soy sauce and oil; remove 1/3 cup and set aside for basting. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; add to bag. Seal and refrigerate for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain, discarding marinade. , Thread chicken and vegetables alternately on skewers. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill over hot heat for 10 minutes. Turn and baste. Cook 10 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS TANDOORI



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Moist, luscious, and delicious. Just the right blend of spices make this chicken dish one of my most-requested. Great hot or cold. If using thighs with skin, you can put over direct medium heat for the last few minutes to crisp skin.

Provided by DIANA F

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 8h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground coriander
16 chicken thighs
olive oil spray

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, salt, pepper, cloves, and ginger. Mix in garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Set aside.
  • Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, press air out of bag, and seal. Turn the bag over several times to distribute marinade. Place bag in a bowl, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for direct medium heat.
  • Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. With paper towels, wipe off excess marinade. Spray chicken pieces with olive oil spray.
  • Place chicken on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn, and cook 2 minutes more. Then arrange the chicken to receive indirect heat, and cook approximately 35 to 40 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful kabobs.
  • Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make these kabobs by using a pre-made tandoori masala paste.
  • When grilling the kabobs, make sure to cook them over medium-high heat so that they cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as yogurt sauce, mint chutney, or tamarind chutney.

Conclusion:

Grilled tandoori chicken kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful yogurt-based sauce and then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a dish to impress your friends at your next party, give these grilled tandoori chicken kabobs a try.

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