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Chicken Seekh Kabab Recipe

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Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry and cut it into evenly sized bite-sized pieces and mince it properly.

Pro Tips : Use properly chilled minced chicken if making traditional seekh kabab.

Prepare the Chicken
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Prepare the Marinade

Combine ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, chilli powders, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander powder, black pepper, chaat masala, coriander, green chilli, oil, and salt.

Pro Tips : Don't overwork the mixture.

Prepare the Marinade
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Marinate the Chicken

Add the chicken and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins.

Marinate the Chicken
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Prepare for Cooking

Bring the marinated chicken to room temperature for about 15 minutes and thread the pieces onto skewers.

Pro Tips : Keep the mixture cold while shaping.

Prepare for Cooking
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Cook the Kababs

Preheat a grill, tandoor, or grill pan. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat, turning regularly for even cooking.

Cook the Kababs
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Char the Chicken

Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and develops lightly charred edges.

Char the Chicken
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Brush Butter

Brush the kababs with melted butter during the final few minutes of cooking.

Brush Butter
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Serve

Rest the kababs for 2–3 minutes, then serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.

Serve
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