Tandoori Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon garam masala; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 teaspoon garam masala
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cooking spray

1
Combine yogurt, red onion, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and turmeric in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into yogurt mixture and flip to coat; cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
3
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and thread onto skewers. Discard used marinade. Lay skewered chicken into baking pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is browned with a few blackened spots and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). [See Note for grilling instructions.]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 1 lemon, juiced, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Chicken Skewers 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.

Tandoori Chicken Skewers

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