Tandoori Chicken Kebabs Recipes

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cilantro; garnish with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Pull the skin off the chicken pieces, remove all visible fat, and discard. Prick the chicken all over with a fork and make diagonal slashes, 1/2 inch deep and one inch apart, on the meat. Mix together the lemon juice, food coloring, if using, cumin, Garam Masala, red pepper, and salt and brush over the chicken, pushing the marinade into the slits. Combine the yogurt, ginger, and garlic and pour over the chicken. Mix, turning several times, to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the marinade. Cover and marinate at room temperature for one hour or refrigerate for 8 hours or up to 2 days. If the chicken has been refrigerated, bring to room temperature before cooking. If placing on skewers, slide meat down metal skewers prior to grilling. If grilling, heat the grill and place the grill rack at least 5 inches from the heat. If roasting, place the oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat generously with usli ghee. To grill, place meat side down, on the grill rack. To roast, place the chicken, meat side down, on a wire rack set over a jelly-roll pan. Grill or roast the chicken, turning 3 or 4 times during cooking, until the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. Brush the chicken with the remaining usli ghee and transfer to a platter. Surround the chicken with slices of onion, tomato, and cucumber and serve. The tandoori marinade is traditionally colored bright orange using natural food coloring. This is purely for visual effect. You can omit the color if you prefer.

Steps:

• In a blender, purée lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chiles. Add yogurt and blend until smooth.
• Trim chicken thighs; halve each lengthwise. Thread 4 chicken pieces on each of four long skewers. Arrange skewers in a nonreactive dish; pour marinade over, and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours), turning occasionally.
• Heat grill to high; clean and lightly oil hot grates. Place skewers on grill; cook, covered, until grill marks are visible and chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with chutney.
• Per Serving (without Chutney)
• Calories: 337
• Fat: 17g (3.3g Saturated Fat)
• Protein: 38.1g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fiber: 0.4g

Steps:

• Chop the chicken into 1 inch cubes, place in bowl.
• Add the lemon juice, tandoori paste, yogurt, garlic, and coriander.
• Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
• Preheat the grill to high. Thread alternate pieces of chicken and onion on to skewers.
• Brush the onions with a little oil, lay skewers on grill and cook 10-12 minutes.
• Serve straight off the grill over rice.