Chicken Seekh Kebabs with Turmeric Quinoa Rice
Chicken Seekh Kebabs with Turmeric Quinoa Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken Seekh Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1/2 red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Turmeric Quinoa Rice
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Red Onion Salad
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
To prepare the Turmeric Quinoa Rice, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or vegetable broth, turmeric powder, salt, and olive oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the Red Onion Salad. In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Line the air fryer basket with a round parchment paper liner. Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Scoop the entire chicken kebab mixture into the center of the parchment-lined air fryer basket. Using a spatula, spread and flatten the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the parchment paper, forming a rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Using the edge of the spatula, score the flattened chicken mixture. First, cut it lengthwise into four even strips. Then, cut each strip crosswise into smaller, uniform rectangular pieces to create individual kebabs (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long). Do not separate the pieces completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Carefully place the air fryer basket with the scored kebabs into the preheated air fryer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the kebabs are golden brown, cooked through, and have slightly charred edges. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, remove the Chicken Seekh Kebabs from the air fryer. On each serving plate, place a generous portion of the Turmeric Quinoa Rice. Arrange two cooked Chicken Seekh Kebabs next to the rice. Add a spoonful of the Red Onion Salad to the plate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein, flavorful meal!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Seekh Kebabs with Turmeric Quinoa Rice
For the Chicken Seekh Kebabs
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, lean
- 1/2 red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- cooking spray, as needed
For the Turmeric Quinoa Rice
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Red Onion Salad
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced red onion, chopped cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
To prepare the Turmeric Quinoa Rice, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or vegetable broth, turmeric powder, salt, and olive oil in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the Red Onion Salad. In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Line the air fryer basket with a round parchment paper liner. Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Scoop the entire chicken kebab mixture into the center of the parchment-lined air fryer basket. Using a spatula, spread and flatten the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the parchment paper, forming a rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using the edge of the spatula, score the flattened chicken mixture. First, cut it lengthwise into four even strips. Then, cut each strip crosswise into smaller, uniform rectangular pieces to create individual kebabs (approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches long). Do not separate the pieces completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Carefully place the air fryer basket with the scored kebabs into the preheated air fryer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the kebabs are golden brown, cooked through, and have slightly charred edges. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, remove the Chicken Seekh Kebabs from the air fryer. On each serving plate, place a generous portion of the Turmeric Quinoa Rice. Arrange two cooked Chicken Seekh Kebabs next to the rice. Add a spoonful of the Red Onion Salad to the plate.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein, flavorful meal!