Indian Cuisine | Recipes

Tandoori Chicken Skewers

June 13, 2018

Tandoori.  Chicken. Skewers.  Need I say more.  There’s nothing better than spending time outdoors with family and friends sharing a meal made on the bbq.  And let me tell you that this will be your next go to bbq recipe.  This Tandoori Chicken Skewer recipe is quick and easy to make.  You can marinate the chicken the night before and then simply throw it on the bbq when you are ready to eat.  The longer the chicken marinates, the more time it has to absorb all of the flavorful spices.  Over night marination nation is definitely recommended however, if you are strapped for time than 15 minutes will do.  The flavors in this recipe will please your taste buds and may even please your soul.  Even better, this tandoori recipe is not from a package so there is no added salt or sugar (nothing sneaky).  It’s straight up spices you’ll love.  Your friends and family will want more.  Serve it with a side of cauliflower turmeric rice and you’ve got your self one spicy and delicious bbq dinner.  So many flavors and so much damn fun.

Ingredients
4 Chicken Breasts
1/4 cup Yogurt (I use a higher fat yogurt – 3%)
1/2 freshly squeezed Lemon

Spices
1/3 tsp Garlic powder
1/3 tsp Ginger powder
1/2 – 1 tsp Paprika
1/4-1/2 tsp Salt
1-2 pinch Chili powder (depending on hot spice level)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/3 tsp Cumin
1/3 tsp Mango powder
2 Cloves (optional)
1 Brown Cardamom pod (optional)
*If using cloves and cardamom pod, use a mortar and pestle to grind.

Method
1.  Cut the chicken breast in cubes and place in a large mixing bowl
2.  Add yogurt and lemon
3.  Add all of the spices and evenly massage contents into the chicken.  Cover and place in the fridge.  Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4.  Place chicken on skewers
5.  Bbq until cooked through