The BEST Chicken Seekh Kabab Recipe You'll Ever Try

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: fresh ginger

Ginger paste is convenient, while fresh ginger is often cheaper in bulk.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers add sweetness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a milder flavor, while green onions are economical.

Melt 1 tbsp of butter in the microwave and add 1/4 tsp of saffron, swirl and set aside.

Coarsely chop 1 medium onion and blend it into a smooth puree.

Line a medium bowl with muslin cloth or a sieve and drain the juices from the pureed onion, keeping the pulp aside.

In the same blender, combine 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves, 4 garlic cloves, 2-inch piece of chopped ginger, and 1 and 1/2 chopped green chili (or 2) and blitz until chopped.

Add 500 g of minced chicken thighs to a medium bowl.

Add 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp amtur powder, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, and 1 tsp salt to the chicken.

Add the onion pulp and saffron butter to the chicken mixture and mix for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and slightly stringy.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.

Prepare a green chutney by blending 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 inch of ginger, 1/2 green chili, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup fresh coriander, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup yogurt, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape them onto metal skewers, ensuring the mixture is firm when shaping.

Place the formed kebabs on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil.

Bake the kebabs in the oven for approximately 24 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Broil the kebabs for 2 minutes on each side for a golden finish.

Let the kebabs rest for a minute before sliding them off the skewers.

Brush the drippings from the sheet pan on top of the kebabs before serving.

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