Chicken Tikka Kebab (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, grilled for a flavorful and juicy dish with fresh coriander garnish.

# Ingredients List:

→ Poultry

01 - 14 oz chicken breast, cut into 2-3 cm cubes

→ Tandoori Marinade

02 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
03 - 3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder
07 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
08 - ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
09 - ⅓ to ½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 - ¼ cup plain yogurt

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh coriander, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut the chicken breast into 2-3 cm cubes and set aside.
02 - Peel and grate the ginger. Peel and mash the garlic into a paste using a pinch of salt. Finely chop the fresh coriander.
03 - Combine grated ginger, garlic paste, salt, ground cumin, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, chopped coriander, lemon juice, cooking oil, and yogurt thoroughly.
04 - Add chicken cubes to the marinade mix and stir well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
05 - If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading the marinated chicken onto them.
06 - Preheat grill to highest setting. Place kebabs under grill and cook for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F before serving.
07 - Spray air fryer basket with oil. Arrange kebabs in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 12-16 minutes, flipping midway. Confirm that internal temperature hits 165°F before serving.
08 - Preheat oven to 450°F (fan oven 400°F). Place kebabs on wire rack over baking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes. Internal temperature must reach 165°F before serving.
09 - Heat BBQ with direct and indirect zones. Oil grill grates. Sear kebabs directly for 1-2 minutes per side. Move kebabs to indirect heat, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (8-15 minutes).
10 - Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve warm.

# Extra Information:

01 - Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C) for safe consumption.
02 - Marinating longer than 4 hours enhances flavor and tenderness.
03 - Soaking bamboo skewers prevents burning during cooking.

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