Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Full of rich flavors, these chicken kebabs are delicious for lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tablespoon finely grated ginger
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garam marsala
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Chicken and Garnishes
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
- chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- 30 minutes before you start cooking, soak wooden skewers in water.
- 15 minutes before you start cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium heat (350-450°F).
- Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers.
- Grills each skewer for approximately 12-15 minutes, turning them over halfway for even cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Makes enough for approximately 4-5 main course servings.
Chicken thighs bring the most flavor, but you can substitute chicken breast if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg