Chicken skewers are a simple, flavorful dish made by threading marinated chicken onto sticks and grilling, baking, or pan-cooking them. Here’s a reliable, tasty version you can try:
🍢 Juicy Chicken Skewers (Easy Recipe)
🧂 Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken (cut into cubes)
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp paprika or red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Optional: bell peppers, onions (cut into chunks)
🔪 Instructions
- Marinate
Mix yogurt, oil, lemon juice, spices, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (overnight = better flavor). - Assemble skewers
Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with veggies if using. - Cook
- Grill: Medium heat, 10–15 mins, turning occasionally
- Oven: 200°C for ~20 mins (flip halfway)
- Pan: Cook on medium heat until browned and fully cooked
- Serve
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
🥗 Serving Ideas
- With naan or pita
- Over rice
- With mint chutney or garlic sauce
🔥 Tips
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning
- Don’t overcrowd pieces—helps even cooking
- Slight charring adds great flavor
If you want, I can give you a spicy Pakistani-style version (like tikka skewers) or an air fryer method.
