Chicken Tikka Kebabs

Name: Chicken Tikka Kebabs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 500g (1lb) Chicken Thighs ( boneless skinless, cut into 2cm/4/5" pieces); ½ Cup (120g) Natural Greek Yogurt; 2 tsp Garlic (minced); 3 tsp Ginger (minced); 1 tsp Ground Cumin; ½ tsp Ground Turmeric; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lime Juice; ½ - 1 tsp Salt (to taste (do not add if serving a baby or young child))

4.50 from 6 votes

by Amy Whiteford
Updated Sep 29, 2021

Reasons to Love This Recipe

Easy - A super quick marinade to prepare. Make in the morning and allow the chicken to marinade during the day. Then it is just a case of threading and cooking in the evening.

Flavoursome - There are lots of benefits to adding spices to baby food. This is a great dish for doing this. Mild, yet flavoursome, these kebabs are ideal for babies, toddlers, big kids and adults. (Remove from sticks when serving young children. You can cook on the stick, remove and add to child-friendly skewers)

Great as Leftovers - Chicken Tikka Kebabs are also delicious cold. Remove from their sticks and add to salads, sandwiches, wraps, pittas, stir through coconut lime rice or top tortilla pizzas.

Ingredient Information (With Alternative Suggestions)

Top Down View of the Ingredients Needed to Make Chicken Tikka Kebabs

CHICKEN THIGH: Can be substituted with breast or tenderloin but thigh is best for the juiciest chicken.

GREEK YOGURT: Can be substituted for thick natural yogurt.

SPICES: Garam Masala, Coriander, Cumin, Paprika & Turmeric, you should easily find these in most grocery stores.

GARLIC & GINGER: Mince or use jars of minced garlic/ginger for speed.

LIME JUICE: Can be substituted with lemon juice.

Process Steps and Photos

Collage of 5 images Showing the Process Steps for Making Chicken Tikka Kebabs 1) Marinade Ingredients in Bowl, 2) Chicken Added to Bowl, 3) Kebab Sticks Soaking in Dish 4) Chicken Threaded onto Skewer 5) Chicken Kebabs Taken Out of Oven

Mix all the marinade ingredients together until combined.

Add the chicken and coat. Cover and refrigerate, allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Soak sticks in water to prevent burning when cooking, they should soak for at least 30 mins.

Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers.

Cook (adding foil to the end of each skewer can also help with the sticks burning.)

Top Tips

Try to cut the chicken in similar sized pieces for even cooking.
Balance sticks over a dish to allow the drips to be caught.
You can add chunks of red onion, bell pepper or pineapple to add variety to the kebabs.

Storage Instructions

REFRIGERATE: Once cooled, remove chicken from skewers and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
FREEZE: Once cooled, remove chicken from skewers and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw, overnight, in the refrigerator.

Child Holding a Chicken Tikka Skewer with Pate of Skewers, Dip and Salad in Background

Recipe FAQs

Can I serve this to a baby / toddler?

Yes, this is mild and suitable for a baby (over 6 months). Do not add the salt and reduce the paprika, if concerned about heat. Do not serve on the skewers, remove and shred the chicken into pieces and always supervise.

Can I make in advance?

Yes, in fact, this is best marinated in advance, you want to marinate for at least 1 hour. You can also cook in advance and serve cold. However, if you wish to enjoy them hot you are best to cook just before serving as reheating can dry out the chicken.

Can you cook this on the BBQ?

Yes, these would be a great addition to a summer BBQ! Grill skewers for around 20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly charred on all sides.

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