This Hariyali Chicken Kebab or Green Chicken Kebab a Mouth-Watering Appetizer which is prepared with juicy chicken breasts marinated in the blended mixture of mint leaves, coriander leaves, curd along with a mélange of flavorsome spices.
Hariyali Chicken Kebab is a famous North Indian delicacy which is juicy and delicious, and you can actually taste mint and cilantro in it. The ease of preparation with minimal ingredients is it’s highlight, quite different from the usual Indian recipes.
They are perfect for a weekend or even a busy week night. Just prepare the night before, let them marinate overnight and grill when ready.
These chicken kebabs are a huge crowd-pleaser. Serve this yummy kebabs with Mint-Yogurt Dip along with any rice pilaf or even a simple summer salad for a great meal!
WHAT IS KEBAB?
Kebab or Kabab or Kabob is a small pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled or broiled on a skewer or spit.
Kebab (kebap in Turkish, kabab in Iran, Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, also spelled kebob, kabob) means “grilled (or broiled) meat” in Persian and Turkish. [WIKI]
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS HARIYALI CHICKEN KEBABS:
To make these Hariyali chicken kebabs, you will need:
- Boneless skinless chicken cubes ( You can use chicken breast or thighs for this recipe)
- Oil ( I would to like use Mustard Oil or Olive oil)
- Thick Curd/ Yogurt
- Milk Powder
- Lemon Juice
- Ginger-Garlic Paste
- Green Chilli
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Seasoning ( Cumin Powder, Garam Masala, Pepper Powder and Salt)
You will also need:
Skewers: Either reusable metal skewers or wooden skewers (be sure to soak those in water 30 minutes before using to prevent burning)
HOW DO YOU MAKE HARIYALI CHICKEN KABABS?
Just follow these simple steps:
- Marinade the chicken – The marinade is the most important part of this recipe since it brings the majority of the flavor to these chicken kababs. Whisk together your ingredients for the marinade then toss in your chicken and allow to soak for a minimum of an hour or overnight.
- Prep the oven and skewers – Preheat the oven to 450F. Thread the chicken evenly onto your skewers.
- Bake and Broil – Bake the chicken for about 30 minutes, turning once halfway through and baste with oil. Then broil on high heat for 3 mins or until the chicken is golden brown.
TIPS FOR THE BEST CHICKEN KEBABS:
- If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes – 1 hour before using so they don’t burn while cooking.
- I like to use chicken thighs for this recipe as they become tender when marinade with lemon. They are also super tasty. Feel free to replace with chicken breasts if you prefer.
- These Chicken Kebabs are delicious cold. We love serving them for a picnic!
- Don’t forget to baste the chicken kebabs once halfway through so they don’t dry out. This will also add extra flavor.
HOW LONG IS THE BEST TIME TO MARINATE CHICKEN?
If you marinate chicken for at least an hour, you will get a good taste of the flavors. However, the longer you leave it in the marinade, the stronger the flavors will become as they will soak into the chicken more.
HOW TO TENDERIZE MEAT?
Yogurt is a meat tenderizer, and the thick creamy consistency of greek yogurt will help bind and hold the spices together when grilled. You can also buy meat tenderizers from the market.
HOW TO MAKE GREEK YOGURT?
If greek yogurt is not available, then you can pour the plain yogurt in a muslin cloth and tie it up for few hours. Once the excess water drains you can transfer the thick yogurt into a bowl. Once you whisk it you will have greek yogurt.
HOW TO GRILL KEBABS IN THE OVEN?
I used a 3-inch deep roasting pan for placing the skewers and grilling. It helps the chicken to stay dry and not soak in its juices. Using an aluminum foil leaves no mess and makes clean up a breeze.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH HARIYALI CHICKEN KEBABS?
There are so many ways that you can serve these chicken kebabs! Serve this Hariyali Chicken kebabs with lemon wedges, Mint-Yogurt Dip along with any rice pilaf or even a simple summer salad for a great meal!
There is nothing more satisfying than a delicious meal that’s also super easy. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
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Hariyali Chicken Kebab
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken cubes
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1/3 cup Thick Curd
- 1/4 Malai
- 2 tbsp Milk Powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 2 Green Chilli finely chopped
- Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
- Fresh Mint Leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- Salt as required
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin. Be sure not to cram the skewers.
- Place the kebabs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spoon or brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well.
- Preheat the oven to 450 F. Bake the chicken for about 20 minutes, turning once halfway through and baste with oil.
- Then broil on high heat for 3 mins or until the chicken is golden brown.Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve.
