Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers

A smoky chicken tikka kebab recipe with yoghurt, spices, garlic, ginger and a little pineapple for sweetness. Great with naan, rice, salad or a cooling mint yoghurt.

Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers

Chicken Tikka Kebab Skewers

🔥 easy Prep 20 mins | Cook 15 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 700g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 150g natural yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp tikka curry paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 150g pineapple chunks, fresh or tinned and drained
  • To Serve:
  • Naan breads
  • Mint yoghurt
  • Sliced red onion
  • Cucumber
  • Fresh coriander

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Protein: 40g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbs: 16g

Method

  1. Put the yoghurt, tikka paste, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, garam masala, salt and oil into a bowl.
  2. Mix well to make a thick marinade.
  3. Add the chicken and coat every piece thoroughly.
  4. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  5. Thread the chicken onto skewers, alternating with pineapple chunks.
  6. Cook on a hot BBQ, grill or oven grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning regularly.
  7. The chicken should be cooked through with lightly charred edges.
  8. Serve with naan, mint yoghurt and salad.

Notes

The pineapple is optional, but it adds a nice sweet edge against the tikka spices. For a more traditional version, leave it out and use peppers or onions instead.