The Best Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers

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The Best Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Hands down the BEST grilled tandoori chicken skewers you will ever throw on the grill this summer. The secret is in the SUPER flavorful long marinade and homemade tzatziki sauce.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings servings

Calories 230kcal

Ingredients

Tandoori Chicken

1 cup plain yogurt
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

Tzatziki Sauce

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup minced fresh cucumber
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
2 tablespoons fresh minced mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Tandoori Chicken

In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices. Season marinade with salt and pepper to taste. Place chicken cubes in marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow chicken to marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to 12.
Once chicken is done marinating, remove from marinade and pat dry. Discard marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers.
When ready to grill, preheat an outdoor grill to 400F or lightly grease and heat a grill pan on stovetop over medium-high heat. Grill kabobs, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F, about 6-8 minutes of cooking.

Tzatziki Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve tandoori chicken skewers warm with tzatziki sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing Instructions

Store chicken and tzatziki separately in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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