Tandoori Chicken Skewers
A classic Indian dish featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection. The combination of warm spices and crunchy vegetables creates a delightful fusion of flavors.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●250ml yogurtplain, unflavored
- ●2 tablespoons tandoori masalaavailable at most Indian grocery stores
- ●1 teaspoon garam masalawarm, aromatic spice blend
- ●1 teaspoon cumin powderwarm, earthy spice
- ●1 teaspoon coriander powdermild, citrusy spice
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 tablespoons vegetable oilfor brushing skewers
- ●1 medium red onionthinly sliced
- ●1 medium bell pepperthinly sliced
- ●1 medium cucumberthinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, tandoori masala, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and lemon juice.
- 3
Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 5
Thread the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and cucumber onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Brush the skewers with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- 8
Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.