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    Home » Chicken Breast Mains

    Chicken Tikka Kebab

    Posted: Jul 16, 2020 · Updated: Jul 16, 2020 by Tonje

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    Lean and flavorful, these chicken tikka kebabs are easy to make, taste great and can be made either in an oven or on a grill.

    Chicken tikka kebab with lettuce and wraps in the background.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🥗 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 🍴 You might also like these recipes..
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
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    I love chicken kebabs or chicken skewers as an easy main dish. They are so easy to make, and cook in only 5 minutes. This chicken tikka variety is one of my new favorites.

    Made with tikka powder (or any Curry seasoning you like) they are packed with flavor, but still lean and healthy.

    🥘 Ingredients

    All you need to make a simple chicken tikka kebab, is chicken breast fillets, Greek yogurt and tikka seasoning mix. You can buy tikka powder, or make your own homemade spice mix.

    You will also need some skewers. I prefer to use these metal skewers, which are reusable, but you can also use wooden skewers.

    🔪 Instructions

    Start by marinating the chicken. Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces, and place them in a container or bag. Add the tikka powder and the Greek yogurt and stir to coat the chicken evenly.

    Cover the chicken, and place it in a refrigerator. Leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. This will allow the chicken to absorb more of the delicious flavor.

    If you are using wooden skewers, you have to soak them completely in water for at least 30 minutes before use. This step is essential, or the skewers might catch fire. This is not needed if you use metal skewers.

    Next, you can cook the kebabs in an oven, or on a grill.

    Uncooked chicken skewers.

    Oven method

    Preheat your oven to 450 °F / 230 °C / 215 °C fan oven. Place the skewers on a baking sheet covered tray, and bake them for 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Turn them after a few minutes to achieve an even result.

    Grill method

    Grill chicken skewers at around 450 °F / 230 °C for about 5 minutes. Rotate the skewers every minute to grill them evenly. Chicken cooks faster than you would think, so don’t leave them for too long.

    Chicken skewers tikka with salad on the side,

    💭 Top tips

    Here are my top tips to succeed with these easy skewers:

    • Be careful not to overcook the skewers, or the chicken will be dry. You can use a meat thermometer to determine if the chicken has cooked through. Chicken is ready to serve when it reaches and internal temperature of 74 °C / 165 °F.
    • If you use wooden skewers, you have to ensure that they are soaked through with water before use, or they could catch fire.
    • Be careful when serving metal skewers, as they can be very hot.

    🥗 Serving suggestions

    These chicken tikka kebabs are very versatile. Here are some of my favorite serving options:

    In a wrap: Serve them in a wrap or sandwich for a tasty, easy lunch or dinner.

    As a main course: Enjoy the skewers as an entree with your favorite side dish, like red beans and coconut rice, roasted carrots and green beans or mozzarella stuffed mushrooms.

    As an appetizer: You can also enjoy these skewers as an appetizer, ideally with a dressing or dip like raita, hummus or healthy homemade ranch dip.

    Chicken kebabs with tikka on skewers.

    📖 Variations

    You can vary these Indian chicken skewers endlessly. Here are some of my favorite versions:

    With vegetables: We make these kebabs with chicken only, but you can also add some vegetables to the skewers. If you choose to do this, I suggest alternating the chicken pieces with sliced vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, onions, peppers or tomatoes.

    Using other meats: Try replacing the chicken with shrimp or diced lamb for a flavorful alternative.

    Vegetarian: Use tofu or mushrooms instead of the chicken for a vegetarian version.

    Dairy free: You can use a plain, dairy free yogurt alternative instead of the Greek yogurt.

    🍲 Leftovers

    Leftover chicken tikka kebab can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can remove the chicken pieces from the skewers for easy storage.

    These leftover chicken pieces can be used in a variety of meals. Try adding them to a chicken curry, sandwiches or wraps.

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    📋 Frequently asked questions

    What is chicken tikka kebab?

    Chicken tikka kebabs are chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked on a skewer. These kebabs are often served as appetizers or a main course.

    Why is chicken tikka red?

    Chicken tikka tends to be brown, orange or red, depending on the seasoning powder that you use. Some powders also include extra food coloring to give the meat an impressive color.

    What does tikka mean?

    "Tikka" is an Indian word that simply means meat cooked on a skewer. Chicken tikka therefore means chicken cooked on a skewer!

    Recipe

    Chicken tikka kebab

    Chicken Tikka Kebab

    Lean and flavorful, these chicken tikka kebabs are easy to make, taste great and can be made either in an oven or on a grill.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Marinating Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, lunch
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 4 skewers
    Calories 71 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 chicken breast fillets
    • 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 3 teaspoon tikka seasoning

    Instructions
     

    • Start by marinating the chicken. Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces, and place them in a container or bag. Add the tikka powder and the Greek yogurt and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
    • Cover the chicken, and place it in a refrigerator. Leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. This will allow the chicken to absorb more of the delicious flavor.
    • If you are using wooden skewers, you have to soak them completely in water for at least 30 minutes before use. This step is essential, or the skewers might catch fire. This is not needed if you use metal skewers.

    Oven method

    • Preheat your oven to 450 °F / 230 °C / 215 °C fan oven. Place the skewers on a baking sheet covered tray, and bake them for 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken has cooked through. Turn them after a few minutes to achieve an even result.

    Grill method

    • Grill chicken skewers at around 450 °F / 230 °C for about 5 minutes. Rotate the skewers every minute to grill them evenly. Chicken cooks faster than you would think, so don’t leave them for too long.

    Notes

    Leftovers

    Leftover kebabs can be stored in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can remove the chicken pieces from the skewers for easy storage.

    Top tips

    • Be careful not to overcook the skewers, or the chicken will be dry. You can use a meat thermometer to determine if the chicken has cooked through. Chicken is ready to serve when it reaches and internal temperature of 74 °C / 165 °F.
    • If you use wooden skewers, you have to ensure that they are soaked through with water before use, or they could catch fire.
    • Be careful when serving metal skewers, as they can be very hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 225mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chicken, gluten free, kebab, nut free, skewers, tikka
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