Chicken Keema–Inspired Kebabs Recipe

Name: Chicken Keema–Inspired Kebabs Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 pound ground chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons finely grated onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves); 2 teaspoons finely diced thai green chilies (about 2 whole chilies); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Supremely spicy with layers of earthy undertones, this Pakistani-influenced ground chicken makes for one delicious and complexly flavored skewer of meat.

Chicken Keema | Grilling

Chicken Keema–Inspired Kebabs Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 15 mins

Active 30 mins

Freezing/Resting Time 25 mins

Total 50 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 pound ground chicken thighs
2 tablespoons finely grated onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
2 teaspoons finely diced thai green chiles (about 2 whole chiles)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Place cumin and coriander seeds in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder.
In a large bowl mix together ground cumin and coriander seeds, chicken, onion, cilantro, garlic, chilies, turmeric, salt, and garam masala until chicken is evenly seasoned.
Form 1/4 of meat mixture into a skewer-length cylinder on a baking pan or tray. Press skewer into chicken and form meat around stick. Repeat with remaining meat. Place skewered chicken in freezer for 20 minutes while preparing grill.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Remove skewers from freezer and carefully transfer to hot grill. Cook until skewers brown all over and are cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving tray, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

Special equipment

Grill, 4 wooden skewers (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes prior to use)

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
204	Calories
9g	Fat
4g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	204
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 518mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 35mg	3%
Iron 2mg	14%
Potassium 391mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.