Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi) Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 whole cloves; ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt, plain; 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled, chopped; 1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder; 1 ¼ teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 252 inches bamboo skewers; zucchini raita; lime wedge

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 whole cloves
¼ cup whole-milk yogurt, plain
2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled, chopped
1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder
1 ¼ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
252 inches bamboo skewers
zucchini raita
lime wedge

1
In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind cumin seeds and cloves.
2
In a blender blend ground spices with remaining marinade ingredients until smooth.
3
MARINATE CHICKEN:
4
Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips and in a large sealable plastic bag combine with marinade.
5
Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and turn bag several times to coat chicken well.
6
Marinate chicken at least 1 day and up to 2.
7
PREPARATION:.
8
White chicken is marinating, soak skewers in water at least 1 hour.
9
Prepare grill (or preheat oven to its highest temperature, 500 to 550 degrees F.).
10
Oil grill rack (or lightly oil a shallow roasting pan large enough to hold the skewers in one layer.
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).
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Remove skewers from water and pat dry.
13
Thread 1 piece chicken lengthwise onto each skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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(Alternatively, in a lightly oiled shallow roasting pan arrange skewers in one layer and roast in middle of oven.
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).
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SERVE skewers with raita and lime wedges if desired.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 3 whole cloves, ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt, plain, 2 tablespoons whole milk yogurt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi)

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