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Yogurt Chicken Tikka Skewers

Name: Yogurt Chicken Tikka Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Chicken breast, raw, cubed, 4 breasts; Low-fat plain yogurt, 2/3 cup; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Fresh ginger, 1 tbsp, grated; Ground cumin, 2 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Ground turmeric, 1 tsp; Paprika, 2 tsp; Lemon juice, 2 tbsp; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Cherry tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups; Cucumber, 1/2 large; Red onion, 1 small; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup; Quinoa, cooked, 2 cups; Salt, 1 tsp

Chicken cubes marinated in spiced yogurt, grilled on skewers and served with quinoa and a fresh salad.

40 min4 servings

38740g32g11g

Marinate in the morning and the chicken turns out juicy and well spiced by dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, raw, cubed4 breasts
Low-fat plain yogurt2/3 cup
Garlic3 cloves, minced
Fresh ginger1 tbsp, grated
Ground cumin2 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Ground turmeric1 tsp
Paprika2 tsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Olive oil1 tbsp
Cherry tomatoes1 1/2 cups
Cucumber1/2 large
Red onion1 small
Fresh cilantro1/4 cup
Quinoa, cooked2 cups
Salt1 tsp

Steps

Mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, half the lemon juice and salt. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes, then thread the chicken onto them with half of the tomatoes.
Grill or broil on medium-high heat for 15 to 18 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.
Dice the cucumber, onion and remaining tomatoes. Toss with the oil, remaining lemon juice and cilantro.
Serve the skewers over the quinoa with the salad on the side.

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Adapted from BBC Good Food Middle East