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ground chicken kebabs served with white rice, white sauce and naan
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Chicken kebabs (Easy kebab shaping)

Try to make chicken kebabs with this easy method of shaping. A recipe to make on a weeknight that is healthy, delicious and freezer friendly as well.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
resting time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Pakistani
Keyword: Chicken kabobs, Ground Chicken Kebabs
Servings: 8
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts or ground chicken
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp crushed red chili
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green chilies optional
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 slice bread or use 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup cilantro or parsley

Ingredients for white sauce

  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried dill or use fresh
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • cooked rice to serve
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Instructions

  • In a food processor, add all the ingredients for kabob and blend until smooth.
  • Use a ziploc bag to shape the kabobs as shown in the video. see notes
  • Cover a plate with a plastic wrap and place kabobs on it. Leave them in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the white sauce and set it aside.

Cooking the kebabs

  • In a pan, add oil and start cooking kebabs.
  • Once the kabobs are slightly solid, you can start cooking them over medium-low heat, gently turning them around every few minutes. It’ll take about 6-7 minutes to cook the kabobs.
  • Serve with white rice, naan and a drizzle of white sauce

Video

Notes

I use a Ziploc bag cut from both sides and use it as a plastic sheet to shape the kebabs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg