INDIAN CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS

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I love the flavors in this Indian chicken tikka dish and the color is amazing!

Provided by Melissa Banks

Time 12h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon paprika
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, curry, and paprika together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes, drizzling with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Kenu Shanth
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I can't wait to try these skewers with different marinades.


Destiny Otobo
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These skewers are a great way to add some variety to your grilling routine.


Wisdom Reign
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I made these skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mbali Jermina
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but these skewers were actually really good. The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Abba Sarakiotrike
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These skewers are so versatile. I've served them with rice, noodles, and salad. They're also great for kebabs.


Zahid Pathan
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I've made these skewers with chicken, beef, and pork, and they're always delicious. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nick Gorret
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These skewers are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken breasts on the weekend and then use them to make skewers during the week.


Liv Santiago
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I love the smoky flavor that the chicken gets from being grilled. I also like that the marinade makes the chicken so tender and juicy.


Austine Smith
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These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Kristina Joe
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The marinade is too salty for my taste. I'll definitely be reducing the amount of salt next time.


Azure Thomas
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken was dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Big boss Williams-cummins
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These skewers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, even the kids. They're easy to make and perfect for a summer cookout.


Wahab Khattak
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but these skewers were amazing! The marinade was perfect and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mommy forvever young
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These chicken skewers were so delicious and easy to make! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly on the grill. The marinade was flavorful and gave the chicken a nice char. I served them with a side of basmati rice and a c