Description
Spicy chicken tikka kababs bring sizzling Indian street flavors straight to your kitchen. Marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, these tender grilled skewers promise a delicious culinary journey that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) Boneless Chicken
- 1/2 cup Thick Yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
- Salt to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Additional Oil for brushing
Garnish:
- Lemon Wedges
- Fresh Coriander Leaves
- Onion Rings
Instructions
- Clean chicken pieces thoroughly, ensuring uniform cube-shaped cuts for consistent cooking and marination.
- Create a robust marinade by blending aromatic yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, introducing complex spice layers including chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, and coriander.
- Infuse chicken cubes completely with marinade, incorporating lemon juice, kasuri methi, and oil to enhance flavor penetration. Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, allowing spices to tenderize and develop depth.
- Heat grill or conventional oven to precisely 200°C, preparing a foil-lined tray with wire rack to facilitate even heat circulation and prevent moisture accumulation.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken onto skewers, maintaining strategic spacing to ensure uniform heat distribution and optimal caramelization.
- Roast skewers for 15-20 minutes, rotating periodically and applying light oil brushing to achieve beautiful charred edges while maintaining succulent interior texture.
- Plate kababs elegantly, adorning with fresh lemon wedges, vibrant coriander leaves, and crisp onion rings. Accompany with zesty mint chutney for complementary flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose skinless, boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor that stays tender during grilling.
- Use metal skewers for even heat distribution and easier turning compared to wooden skewers which might burn.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder quantity, making the dish family-friendly or intensely hot based on preference.
- Allow chicken to marinate overnight to maximize flavor absorption and develop deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg