Description
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Skewers offer a delightful burst of Indian flavors, perfect for any gathering or casual dinner. These skewers feature tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices and grilled to smoky perfection. The vibrant colors and rich taste will impress your guests and elevate your culinary experience. Serve them with naan or a refreshing yogurt sauce for a complete meal that is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 6 skewers (soaked if wooden)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, tandoori masala, lemon juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill to about 400?F (200?C). If using wooden skewers, ensure they have been soaked in water.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving some space between pieces for even cooking.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of extra lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg