Best Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

INDIAN CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS

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Serve this delicious chicken with your favorite Indian rice and raita. Serve with some garlic naan. YUM!

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound(s) chicken thighs, boneless/skinless
1/4 cup(s) onion, chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
3 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/3 cup(s) plain yogurt
1 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

Cut chicken into 1 1/4 inch cubes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water.
In a food processor, add onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and spices until finely mixed. Add yogurt and salt and just combine.
In a plastic bag, coat chicken thoroughly with marinade and allow to marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on skewers. Grill chicken turning once until chicken is cooked through.