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Chicken Tikka Masala Skewers

Beautifully flavored skewers bursting with classic Indian spices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon of garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons of chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

  • Place cubed chicken in a large glass bowl 
  • Combine marinade ingredients in a separate bowl
  • Add marinade to the chicken and mix until fully incorporated 
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 4 hours
  • Thread marinaded chicken onto skewers and discard the remaining marinade 
  • Allow a grill pan or flat griddle to preheat for several minutes over medium heat
  • Grill the skewers for several minutes on each side or until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees 
  • Serve with cilantro lime rice and cilantro dipping sauce (optional)