How long does Tandoori Chicken Skewers keep in the fridge?

Tandoori Chicken Skewers keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Tandoori Chicken Skewers ahead of time?

Yes. Tandoori Chicken Skewers is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Tandoori Chicken Skewers?

Classic pairings include standalone, roti. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Name: Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 600 g boneless chicken thigh, 2-inch cubes; 0.5 cup hung curd or thick Greek yoghurt; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp tandoori masala; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 onion, in chunks; 1 capsicum, in chunks; 12 metal or soaked bamboo skewers

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Marinated & grilled

Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 36 g

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Method

1Beat hung curd with ginger-garlic, chilli, turmeric, tandoori masala, garam masala, methi, lemon, mustard oil and salt.
2Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
3Thread chicken alternating with onion and capsicum chunks.
4Grill on high heat or oven-broil at 230°C for 5 minutes per side, brushing with marinade once.
5Finish on direct flame for 30 seconds per side for that smoky char. Rest 3 minutes.
6Serve hot with mint chutney, sliced raw onion and a lemon wedge.

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Chicken dish. Substitute paneer cubes (veg) or pressed firm tofu (vegan) — both take the same marinade.

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