Chicken Seekh Kababs Recipe
Chicken Seekh Kababs are flavorful, juicy skewers made with minced chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. They’re easy to prepare and cook quickly in an air fryer or oven. These kababs are perfect as an appetizer with chutney or wrapped in naan for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
- Grill pan or outdoor grill
- Tongs
- Small bowl for oil
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Kabab Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1–2 green chilies minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
For Cooking
- 2–3 tbsp oil or melted butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Add ground chicken, grated onion, herbs, chilies, spices, oil, and salt to a bowl.
- Mix gently until just combined. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape mixture around skewers or into logs.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush lightly with oil.
- Place kababs on the pan and cook without moving for 3–4 minutes.
- Turn and cook until evenly browned and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
