Chaat Masala Chicken Skewers with Mint Yoghurt
These colourful chicken skewers use Chaat Masala in both the marinade and the mint yoghurt, giving every bite a tangy, aromatic lift. They cook quickly on the barbecue, under the grill or in a griddle pan, making them useful well beyond summer.
The amchoor in the blend brightens the chicken while cumin, ajwain, ginger and black pepper add savoury depth.
🧾 Ingredients
For the skewers
- 650g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 red pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 yellow pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 150g natural yoghurt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2½ tsp Chaat Masala
- 8 wooden or metal skewers
For the mint yoghurt
- 150g thick natural yoghurt
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- ½ tsp Chaat Masala
- Squeeze of lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Mix the yoghurt, oil, lemon juice and Chaat Masala. Add the chicken, coat thoroughly and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Thread the chicken, peppers and onion onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces.
- Cook over a medium-hot barbecue or under a hot grill for 12–15 minutes, turning regularly, until the chicken is browned and completely cooked through.
- Mix all the mint-yoghurt ingredients together. Rest the skewers for 3 minutes, then serve with the dip.
⏱️ Timings
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Marinating: at least 30 minutes
- Cooking: 12–15 minutes
- Serves: 4
🍋 Serving Suggestions
Serve with cucumber salad, warm flatbreads and lemon wedges. The chicken is also excellent tucked into wraps with shredded lettuce.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
Chicken thighs stay juicy over high heat, while yoghurt tenderises the meat and helps the seasoning cling. The cooling dip balances the cayenne without hiding the blend’s tangy character.
🌿 Try It With
Mix Dried Mint into the dip when fresh mint is unavailable, or add Ground Cumin for extra smokiness.
🍽️ More Recipes Using Chaat Masala
- Warm Masala Corn Chaat Cups
- Mango, Pineapple & Pomegranate Fruit Chaat
- Paneer Chaat Flatbreads
- Chickpea & Pomegranate Chana Chaat
- Crispy Potato Aloo Chaat
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