Chicken skewers are small pieces of marinated chicken threaded onto sticks and grilled, baked, or pan-fried. They’re popular worldwide because they cook quickly and absorb marinades very well.
🧂 Simple Chicken Skewers Recipe
Ingredients
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500 g boneless chicken (cut into cubes)
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2 tbsp yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp garlic paste
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1 tsp paprika or red chili powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tbsp oil
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Optional: capsicum, onion, or tomato chunks
Instructions
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Marinate: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and oil. Add chicken cubes and coat well.
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Rest: Cover and marinate for 30–60 minutes (longer = more flavor).
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Skewer: Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Add vegetables between pieces if you like.
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Cook:
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Grill: 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Oven: 200°C for 18–20 minutes.
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Pan: Cook on medium heat until golden and cooked through.
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Serve: Garnish with lemon and fresh coriander.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With garlic yogurt dip or mint chutney
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Inside wraps or pita bread
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With rice or grilled vegetables
🔥 Tips for Best Skewers
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Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes so they don’t burn.
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Cut chicken pieces similar size so they cook evenly.
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Don’t overcrowd the skewer.
✅ If you want, I can also show you:
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Pakistani-style Chicken Boti Skewers
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Turkish shish tawook
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Air fryer chicken skewers recipe.
