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Chicken Tikka Kabab

Recipe by Arpita on InstagramAdded 27 September 2026.

1 hour to prep, 12 minutes to cook. Juicy chicken tikka kababs are marinated in a fragrant yogurt‑spice blend and then air‑fried until tender and slightly charred. Serve them hot with a fresh mint yogurt dip or crisp cucumber raita for a flavorful Indian‑style dinner.

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Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the plain yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, lemon juice, salt, and oil; whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Yogurt marinade is smooth and evenly spiced. Whisk until the powders are dispersed.

  2. Add the bite‑size chicken cubes to the yogurt mixture, stir thoroughly to coat each piece, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken pieces are coated on all sides. Turn them through the marinade before chilling.

  3. While the chicken marinates, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (392°F).

  4. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces to allow even cooking.

  5. Arrange the skewers in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket, making sure they do not overlap.

  6. Air‑fry the chicken for 10–12 minutes, turning the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 167°F) and the edges are lightly charred.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Edges char lightly and chicken reaches the stated temperature. Leave gaps between pieces for air flow.

  7. Remove the skewers from the air fryer and let them rest for 1 minute.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Skewers rest briefly after cooking. Rest before serving so juices settle.

  8. Serve the hot chicken tikka kababs with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a side of mint yogurt dip or cucumber raita.

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Chicken tikka kebab, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger and lemon.

  1. Jon Watts35 min13 ingr.Only this one uses paprika, cumin and turmeric
  2. Hari Ghotra50 min18 ingr.Only this one uses red pepper, green pepper and red onion
  3. Arpita1 hr 12 min12 ingr.Only this one uses red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder
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