Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers

These Indian chicken tikka skewers are marinated to impart tons of flavor before they're easily baked in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 336 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, curry, and paprika together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 4

Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes, drizzling with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking.