Here’s an easy, tasty Chicken Stick Kababs 🍢🍗—juicy, flavorful, and great for grilling, baking, or air frying.
Chicken Stick Kababs
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into chunks
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water 20–30 minutes)
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili powder or cayenne
Instructions
- Marinate chicken
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
- Assemble kababs
- Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Cook
- Grill: Medium-high heat, 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally
- Oven: 425°F (220°C), 18–22 minutes, flipping once
- Air fryer: 380°F (193°C), 12–14 minutes, shaking once
- Check doneness
- Chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Serve
- Serve hot with rice, flatbread, or salad.
Tips & Variations
- 🧅 Add onions, bell peppers, or tomatoes between chicken pieces
- 🧄 Brush with butter or garlic butter after cooking
- 🌿 Sprinkle with fresh herbs or drizzle with yogurt sauce
- 🍯 For sweetness, add 1 teaspoon honey to marinade
If you want, I can give you a street-style spicy version, a kid-friendly mild version, or a tandoori-style twist.
