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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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Estimating…
AppetizersDinnerIndianAppetizers & snacksChickenAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: over 60 minutes
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

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 lb chicken tenders (or thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tbsp honey
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tsp garlic paste
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tsp ginger paste
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ tsp minced green chili
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 Kashmiri red chili powder
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) (crushed)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ tsp garam masala
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)

How to make it

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Make 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.

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