Tandoori Murghi (Grilled Chicken Skewers) Recipe

Name: Tandoori Murghi (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 whole cloves; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Middle Eastern); 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh gingerroot; 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder (preferably New Mexican); 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; One-pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 36 (7-inch) bamboo skewers

Servings: persons

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Accompaniments: Louki raita (recipe follows) Lime wedges
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Make marinade: In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind cumin seeds and cloves.
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In a blender blend ground spices with remaining marinade ingredients until smooth.
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Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips and in a large sealable plastic bag combine with marinade.
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Seal bag, pressing out excess air and turn bag several times to coat chicken well.
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Marinate chicken at least 1 day and up to 2.
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While chicken is marinating, soak skewers in water at least 1 hour.
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Prepare grill (or preheat oven to its highest temperature, 500 degrees to 550 degrees).
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Remove skewers from water and pat dry.
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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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Serve skewers with raita and lime wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 3 whole cloves, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Middle Eastern), 3 tablespoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Murghi (Grilled 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.

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Tandoori Murghi (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

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Variations & substitutions

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