Chicken Tikka Kebabs
Chicken Tikka Kebabs are tender chunks of chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of yogurt and warm Indian spices, then baked or grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender piece of chicken perfect over rice with naan or added to pita with a yogurt sauce. These make a great weeknight meal or meal-prep option.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins, cubed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 10-12 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least 20 minutes.
- Place all the ingredients into a bowl and stir to coat the chicken in the marinade. Reserve 1 tablespoon of parsley for garnishing the dish later.
- Cover the bowl and set aside in the refrigerator. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes. 4-6 hours is best if time allows.
- Place the chicken and peppers onto the skewers.
- Place the skewers onto 2 parchment paper lined 9x13-inch baking sheets.
- Cook the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 7-9 minutes on the second side. The chicken should reach in internal temperature of 165 degrees F when properly cooked through.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro or parsley and yogurt sauce.
Notes
You can also grill these:
- Heat the grill over medium high heat.
- Brush the grill with the remaining olive oil and place the skewers on the grill. Grill for 6 minutes on each side. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the kabobs from the grill and serve warm with fresh cilantro or parsley and green onion.