Chicken Seekh Kebabs
Seekh kebabs are long, spiced minced-meat kebabs cooked on skewers. This chicken version is packed with ginger, garlic, green chili and fresh herbs, and it works just as well in the air fryer as over hot coals.
Updated
- Prep Time
- 20 mins
- Cook Time
- 12 mins
- Chill
- 20 mins
- Total Time
- 52 mins
- Servings
- 8 kebabs
Chicken Seekh Kebabs at a glance
To make chicken seekh kebabs, mix 500 g ground chicken with grated onion (squeezed dry), ginger garlic paste, green chili, coriander, mint, garam masala, cumin and salt. Shape around skewers, chill for 20 minutes, then air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes or grill, turning, until they reach 74°C (165°F).
- Total time
- 52 mins
- Calories
- 240 per serving
- Protein
- 27 g
- Yield
- 8 kebabs
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Method
- Air frying or grilling
Ingredients
Equipment
Air fryer or grill · 8 skewers (fit to your air fryer basket) · Box grater · Mixing bowl
Quick Directions
- 1
Make the kebab mixture
Squeeze the grated onion in a clean towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
- 2
Shape and chill
With wet hands, divide the mixture into 8 portions and press each one around a skewer into a 12-14 cm log.
- 3
Cook the kebabs
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with butter, until browned and 74°C (165°F) inside.
- 4
Serve
Squeeze lemon over the hot kebabs and serve with sliced onion, mint chutney and warm naan or paratha.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to make the perfect chicken seekh kebabs.
- 1
Make the kebab mixture
Squeeze the grated onion in a clean towel to remove as much liquid as possible. In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion, ginger garlic paste, chilies, coriander, mint, spices, salt and chickpea flour. Mix with your hands for 1-2 minutes until slightly sticky.
- 2
Shape and chill
With wet hands, divide the mixture into 8 portions and press each one around a skewer into a 12-14 cm log. Chill on a tray for 20 minutes so the kebabs firm up and hold their shape.
- 3
Cook the kebabs
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with butter, until browned and 74°C (165°F) inside. On a grill, oil the grates and cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes.
- 4
Serve
Squeeze lemon over the hot kebabs and serve with sliced onion, mint chutney and warm naan or paratha.
Recipe Tips
- Squeeze the onion really well. Extra moisture is the main reason seekh kebabs fall off the skewer.
- Chop the herbs and chilies very finely so the mixture stays smooth.
- If your skewers do not fit the air fryer, shape the mixture into logs and cook them without skewers.
Variations
- Use ground lamb for a classic seekh kebab and cook to 71°C (160°F).
- Add 2 tbsp finely chopped red pepper for colour.
- Shape into patties for kebab burgers.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 240 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
Estimated from the listed ingredients; values vary by brand.
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Storing & Reheating
- Fridge
- Keep cooked kebabs in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer
- Freeze shaped, uncooked kebabs on a tray, then bag them for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding 4-5 minutes.
- Reheat
- Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 4-5 minutes.
Chicken Seekh Kebabs FAQs
Why do my seekh kebabs fall off the skewer?
The mixture is too wet or too warm. Squeeze the grated onion dry, add the chickpea flour to bind, and chill the shaped kebabs for 20 minutes before cooking.
Can I make seekh kebabs without skewers?
Yes. Shape the mixture into logs or patties and cook them on a lined air fryer basket or baking sheet. They cook in the same time.
Can I bake seekh kebabs in the oven?
Yes. Bake on a rack over a lined tray at 220°C (425°F) for 15-18 minutes, turning once, until they reach 74°C (165°F).
What do I serve with chicken seekh kebabs?
Serve with mint chutney, sliced onions and lemon as a starter, or wrap in naan with salad and yogurt sauce for a meal.
