Tandoori chicken kebabs are a classic Indian dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With succulent chicken marinated in yogurt, spices, and herbs, and then grilled to perfection, these kebabs are packed with flavor. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to create delicious tandoori chicken kebabs in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN KABOBS
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
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
CHICKEN TANDOORI KEBABS | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients, except the chicken into a bowl and mix.
- Dice the chicken thighs into large chunks, ensuring that any visible fat or skin have been removed. Place into the yoghurt marinade, cover and chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
- Remove from the fridge. Place the chicken onto skewers (metal or bamboo, just remember to soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent them from burning). Place onto a hot barbecue for around 30-35 minutes until the chicken has cooked through.If you prefer to cook these in the oven, skewer the meat as above, and place into an oven preheated to 180ºC for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
- Once cooked, serve with your choice of accompaniment!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 497 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TANDOORI-INSPIRED OVEN CHICKEN SKEWERS
Inspired by the flavors of India, these chicken thigh skewers take only 15 minutes in the oven, plus a couple of minutes under the broiler. Serve warm over rice as a main dish, at room temperature as an appetizer, or as a protein source for a salad.
Provided by Bibi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h3m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, and curry powder in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
- Slice each chicken thigh lengthwise into 3 or 4 slices, add to the bag with the marinade, and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and move an oven rack to the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Thread chicken thigh pieces onto six 15-inch metal skewers and place crossways across the prepared sheet pan, resting the ends of the skewers on the raised edges of the pan.
- Bake skewers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken skewers for 3 minutes until meat is lightly charred, watching closely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 523.9 mg, Sugar 10 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBABS
In this Indian-inspired healthy dinner recipe, tandoori-spiced yogurt does double duty as a marinade and dipping sauce for these chicken kebabs. Serve with brown basmati rice and a spinach salad.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine yogurt, lemon zest and juice, tandoori spice blend (or curry powder), garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup of the mixture to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add chicken to the remaining yogurt mixture and stir to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Toss bell pepper and onion in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Thread the marinated chicken, pepper and onion pieces alternately onto eight 10- to 12-inch skewers.
- Reduce grill heat to medium. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the skewers, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Serve with the reserved yogurt sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 545.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
TANDOORI CHICKEN KABOBS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBABS
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
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.
INDIAN TANDOORI CHICKEN
This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).
Provided by Simmi Gupta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time P1DT45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 733.5 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chicken for the best results.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but longer is better.
- If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can cook the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To make the chicken kebabs even more flavorful, brush them with melted butter or ghee before cooking.
- Serve the chicken kebabs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as yogurt sauce, mint chutney, or tamarind chutney.
Conclusion:
Tandoori chicken kebabs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or potlucks. With a little planning and preparation, you can make these kebabs at home and enjoy a taste of India in your own kitchen.
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