
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Butter Chicken Skewers
Butter Chicken Skewers is made with chicken tenders, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 140 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Indian · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
3. Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
chicken tenders (or thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
In the method: Add chicken pieces and toss until well-coated.
Greek yogurt
In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
heavy cream
In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb chicken tenders (or thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp Greek yogurtIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp heavy creamIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp tomato pasteIngredient note
Source: 1 tbsp honeyIngredient note
Source: 1 tbsp lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp garlic pasteIngredient note
Source: 1 tsp ginger pasteIngredient note
Source: ½ tsp minced green chiliIngredient note
Source: 1 ½ tsp Kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 1 Kashmiri red chili powderIngredient note
Source: ¼ tsp ground turmericIngredient note
Source: 2 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) (crushed)Ingredient note
Source: ½ tsp garam masalaIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp butter (melted)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Butter Chicken Skewers
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Immediately brush the hot skewers with the melted butter and cilantro mixture.
A little more help as you go
Check the air-fryer setup
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the air fryer. Start with this step: In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What happens at the end?
Immediately brush the hot skewers with the melted butter and cilantro mixture.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
Additional recipe notes
Oven Method ( If you are doubling the batch or feeding a larger group) Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack over a large baking sheet (this allows the heat to circulate just like an air fryer). Arrange the skewers in a single layer. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Turn on the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes until the edges are beautifully charred. Just keep a close eye on them to prevent overcooking.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ministryofcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.


