Spicy Chicken Tikka (Kebab)
This recipe for Spicy Chicken Tikka features skewered boneless chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices, broiled until tender and juicy.
Servings 6
Calories 102kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- ¼ C Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Marinate the chicken:
- Combine yogurt, oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, spices and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Add in the chicken breast, and coat with the yogurt marinade.
- Cover with a lid/plastic wrap and place into the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes or overnight.
Assemble:
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewer, alternating with red onion and bell pepper.
- Place the prepared skewers onto a metal wire rack on top of a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Repeat with the remainder.
Broil the chicken:
- Preheat oven broiler to 500°F/260°C.
- Broil the skewers about 1.5-2" from the top element for about 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway, or until slightly charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg