Pakistani-Style Chicken Seekh Kabab (Chicken Skewers)

Crafting Pakistani-Style Chicken Seekh Kabab (Chicken Skewers) is simple. The process includes grinding the meat, adding a smoky flavor, marinating, and then grilling or frying. The result is a deliciously flavorful Pakistani appetizer that delights the palate.

WHAT IS CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB?

Pakistani-Style Chicken Seekh Kabab (Chicken Skewers) is a delicious example of the perfect Pakistani/Indian appetizer. These kababs are seasoned with flavorful Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala spice blend, smoked, and marinated overnight. They can be shallow-fried or grilled, offering a tasty, mildly spicy experience.

Originating from North Indian and Pakistani traditions, they showcase a blend of flavors and a shared heritage.

This Pakistani/Indian recipe has been a crowd-pleaser at many of my dinner parties. Chicken or Beef Seekh Kababs are always a staple, alongside Mutton Karahi and Chicken Biryani.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEEKH KABAB AND CHAPLI KABAB?

Seekh Kabab and Chapli Kabab each have unique homemade masalas and distinct flavors. Seekh Kababs are log-shaped, while Chapli Kababs are oval, offering different taste experiences.

WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?

This Chicken Seekh Kabab recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor. Quick to prepare, it brings together a mix of spices that will delight and surprise your taste buds with every bite.

STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE...

1. Mix in the minced chicken with Homemade Seekh Kabab masala.
2. Smoke it.
3. Marinate overnight.
4. Apply to skewers
5. Grill or Shallow fry on the stove.

INGREDIENTS

• Ground Chicken – Ensure the ground chicken is finely minced.
• Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala – When making Homemade Seekh Kababs, using this special homemade masala is essential. Skipping it could greatly affect the flavor, as the difference between store-bought masala and the authentic taste of homemade is quite noticeable.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB?

Add appropriate ingredients to a food processor.

Smoke it.

Mix it.

Marinate it overnight in refrigerator.

Shape the Kababs.

Grill or shallow fry the kababs until golden like this and Enjoy!

HOW TO STORE SEEKH KABAB?

Place the Seekh Kababs in the refrigerator in an airtight container, granting them a shelf life of 2-3 days. Alternatively, should you opt for freezer storage, their preservation duration extends to 1-2 months.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB?

Serve your Chicken Seekh Kabab with a tasty Green Chutney or a refreshing Green Chutney Raita.

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Pakistani-Style Chicken Seekh Kabab (Chicken Skewers)

Pakistani-Style Chicken Seekh Kabab (Chicken Skewers) is easy to make Pakistani appetizer. Just grind, smoke, marinate, grill or fry.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Resting Time7 hours hrs

Total Time7 hours hrs 13 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Diet: Halal

Keyword: chicken seekh kabab, chicken seekh kababs, Homemade seekh kabab

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 30kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

Equipment

• food processor

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Ingredients

• 1 lbs ground chicken minced chicken
• ½ medium onion roughly chopped
• ½ inch ginger
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp homemade seekh kabab masala
• 1 tsp raw papaya chunks (4 little chunks)
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• ½ green pepper
• ¼ bunch cilantro
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• olive oil

Smoke ingredients

• 1 coal
• 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

• In a food processor, add ginger, garlic, green pepper, cilantro, and onion.
• Pulse it for 30 seconds.
• Add chicken, papaya chunks, homemade seekh kabab masala, turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, 1 tbsp olive oil, and rice flour.
• Pulse it for 30 seconds again.
• Take it out in a bowl.
• Smoke it
• Mix well now.
• Marinate it for 7 hours or overnight.
• Shape the Kababs on wooden or steel skewers.
• Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a fry pan and heat it up.
• Place the skewers in the fry pan.
• Shallow fry them, cook evenly on all sides.
• Take the fry pan off the stove and turn off the stove.
• Enjoy the seekh kabab with green chutney.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1kabab | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 66mg | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg