At RecipeBuzz!, we’re all about bringing street-style Indian flavors to your kitchen with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes like these smoky Chicken Seekh Kebabs. Minced chicken packed with ginger-garlic, fresh herbs, and warm spices grills up tender and charred—perfect for iftar, barbecues, or weeknight appetizers serving 4.
Key Ingredients for RecipeBuzz! Perfection (Serves 4)
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- 500g ground chicken (thighs for juiciness)
- 1 large onion, finely grated and drained
- 2-3 green chilies, minced
- 2 tbsp cilantro + 1 tbsp mint, chopped
- 1-inch ginger + 3 garlic cloves, grated/minced
- 1 tsp each: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder
- ½ tsp each: chili powder, turmeric
- 2 tbsp gram flour (besan) or breadcrumbs for binding
- 1 tbsp lemon juice + salt to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee/oil for brushing
Step-by-Step at RecipeBuzz!
- Mix chicken with onion, herbs, ginger-garlic, spices, besan, lemon, and salt. Knead lightly 4-5 mins (no overmixing to keep tender).
- Chill 30-60 mins for flavor lock-in.
- Skewer into 4-5-inch cylinders on soaked skewers; press smooth.
- Grill/tawa on medium-high for 3-4 mins/side, basting with ghee. Or oven at 200°C/400°F for 12-15 mins.
- Smoke with ghee-charcoal for 1-2 mins if desired.
Pro Tips from RecipeBuzz!
- Squeeze the onion dry to prevent crumbling.
- Test one kebab first; add egg if too loose.
- Medium heat avoids dryness.
Serve with mint chutney and naan—~250 cal/serving. RecipeBuzz! readers love pairing it with biryani!
These kebabs are RecipeBuzz! Gold—tag us in your pics! Craving more? Check out our Paneer Tikka or Chicken Biryani posts.