Easy Ground Chicken Holiday Kebab Recipe

If you’re looking for a flavorful appetizer, then give this ground chicken recipe a try! Indian spiced chicken kebabs made into small bite-sized portions and then tossed in festive colors are always a great hit! Perfect for Diwali, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Game Day! Want more ground chicken recipes? Give my Indian Chicken Kheema Recipe a try!

Ingredients

Kebab Ingredients

ground chicken - minced chickengarlicgingerchili peppers (jalapeno, serrano, Thai)cilantrodried onionsegg (optional)turmeric powder (or freshly grated)salt, oil

Coating Ingredients

cilantro - finely choppedonion - any kind you preferbell peppers - colors can vary based on preference. I like to use holiday colors that correlate (red and green for Christmas, orange and green for Halloween, etc)chili peppers - I prefer to use serrano or Thai chili peppers for this but you can use a spicier version or skip it.

Instructions

Combine the kebab ingredients and let the mixture marinate for a few hours or overnight. Chop the vegetables of choice very finely. Form the kebabs into 3" logs and then roll them in the chopped vegetables. Bake or cook them on a grill until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from the oven and enjoy warm.

Substitutions

Turmeric Powder - Use fresh turmeric instead. Ground Chicken - Use ground lamb instead or ground turkey (add 3 tablespoon of butter to each pound of turkey for moist results)

Tips

Coarse ground coriander can be added to the recipe. Whole cumin seeds can also be added to the recipe.Egg is optional.Grilling over an open flame or a griddle is a great cooking option if you choose not to bake.Traditionally eaten with a yogurt sauce. So enjoy them with a creamy cilantro, mint, or a buttermilk ranch sauce.