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Smoky Tandoori Chicken Skewers
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Smoky Tandoori Chicken Skewers

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, cut into chunks)Meat700 g
  • yogurt (plain, thick)Dairy150 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • ginger garlic pasteProduce30 g
  • dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)Spices5 g
  • tandoori masalaSpices20 g
  • ground cuminSpices5 g
  • ground corianderSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • vegetable oil (plus a little for the coal)Pantry30 ml
  • charcoal piece (natural lump charcoal)Other1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

377kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Skewer ×4
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Cut the chicken thighs into chunks and place in a bowl.
    • Add the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, dried fenugreek leaves, tandoori masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and oil.
    • Mix well to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, ideally a day.
    Step 1
  2. Skewer the chicken

    • Pack the marinated chicken tightly onto the skewers so it stays juicy.
    Step 2
  3. Air fry the skewers

    • Air fry at 200 °C for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    Step 3
  4. Smoke with charcoal

    • Heat a piece of charcoal directly over the stove until glowing.
    • Place the cooked chicken in a bowl, add a little oil to the charcoal and set it among the chicken.
    • Cover and let smoke for at least 5 minutes before serving.
    Step 4