Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 serrano chili stem removed
- 1 inch ginger, peeled or 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch or gram flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoons ground white pepper or 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek (kasuri methi)
- ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala + ½ teaspoon for finishing
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ a lemon + more for finishing
- ½ cup shredded mozzarela cheese full-fat or low-fat
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil for brushing air fryer tray
Instructions
- Prepare marinade by blending yogurt, serrano chili, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices, and cornstarch until smooth. Add mozzarella and blend again to form a thick marinade. Stir in cream, chopped cilantro, and kasuri methi.
- Marinate chicken by cutting it into 1-1.5-inch pieces and adding to a bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, mixing well to coat each piece. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Assemble skewers by threading chicken pieces onto pre-soaked bamboo skewers, about 4 pieces each, packing them tightly.
- Air fry the skewers by arranging them in a single layer and cooking at 385°F for 8 minutes.
- Flip the skewers and air-fry for an additional 4-5 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F or higher.
- Finish and serve by transferring the chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with a sprinkle of chaat masala and a few drops of fresh lemon juice.
Last Step:
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For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Pair with a fresh salad or naan for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg