Savor the authentic taste of India with our mouthwatering Tandoori Chicken Skewers. Tender chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of spices, perfectly grilled to golden perfection. A must-try for barbecue lovers!
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced or paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder optional
- juice of 1 whole lime
- ghee for basting, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken along with the olive oil, plain yogurt, ginger, garlic, all the spices, and lime juice.
- Mix well and allow the chicken to marinade for at least 30 minutes. The longer the better!
- Soak wooden skewers in warm water for 20 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven or on the grill.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Make sure to grease the grill by brushing it with oil to avoid the skewers from sticking.
- Add the skewers to the grill and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Optional, baste the skewers by brushing with ghee on each side once while they cook.
- Once cooked through, take off the grill and serve hot!
- If you want to bake this in oven, preheat oven to 450°F. Line a tray with foil and add a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack to avoid any sticking and place the skewers on.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
- Take out of the oven and serve hot.
- Enjoy with a side of rice or naan, whatever you like!