Chicken Seekh Kabab is a flavorful Indian-style chicken starter made with seasoned chicken, aromatic spices, fresh herbs and lemon.
30 mins
Prep20 mins
Cook4 People
Servingsmedium
DifficultyChicken Seekh Kabab is a flavorful Indian-style chicken starter made with seasoned chicken, aromatic spices, fresh herbs and lemon. The kababs are cooked over high heat until tender and lightly charred, giving them a delicious smoky flavor.
This Chicken Seekh Kabab recipe is easy to prepare at home and works well on a grill, grill pan or tandoor. Serve the hot kababs with mint chutney, onion rings and lemon wedges for a restaurant-style starter.
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.
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.
Add the chicken and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins.
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.
Preheat a grill, tandoor, or grill pan. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat, turning regularly for even cooking.
Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and develops lightly charred edges.
Brush the kababs with melted butter during the final few minutes of cooking.
Rest the kababs for 2–3 minutes, then serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.
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Chicken Seekh Kabab
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