Tandoori-Style Chicken Tikka Skewers

Ingredients

• 450 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 200 g plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder(optional)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Cut chicken into 1.5–2 cm chunks. Mince garlic and grate ginger. In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder (if using), and salt.

2. 2

   Coat and marinate briefly (during prep time): Add chicken to the yogurt-spice mixture and toss until well coated. Let it sit while you preheat the grill or pan (no longer than needed to stay within total timing).

3. 3

   Cook (20 minutes): Thread chicken onto skewers (or cook in a grill pan). Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat, turning every 3–4 minutes, until deeply charred and cooked through (about 16–20 minutes total).

4. 4

   Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro if desired and serve hot.