Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers
Description
These Indian chicken tikka skewers are marinated to impart tons of flavor before they're easily baked in the oven.
Ingredients
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2 cups plain yogurt
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
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bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
1
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.
2
Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3
Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.