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Chicken Tikka Kebabs

By Derrick Riches, About.com

This is a traditional Indian recipe for grilling chicken. The rich marinade gives the chicken breasts a lot of flavor. Grill these kebabs hot and fast and you'll have a delicious meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 12 6- to 8-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Preparation:

Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Combine with lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl combine yogurt, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Mix well and add to chicken. Toss, cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours. Preheat grill. Tread chicken onto skewers. Brush with butter and grill for about 6-8 minutes or until done. Turn frequently while grilling.
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