Spiced Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch chunks; 1 medium red onion, cut in 1 inch chunks; 1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes; 1 medium zucchini, cut in 1 inch chunks; cooking spray; salt and pepper; ½ cup plain yogurt; ⅓ cup tomatoes, diced and seeded; ¼ cup low-fat sour cream; ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and seeded-grated and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced and seeded; 1 ½ teaspoons cilantro, chopped; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

¾ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch chunks
1 medium red onion, cut in 1 inch chunks
1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 medium zucchini, cut in 1 inch chunks
cooking spray
salt and pepper
½ cup plain yogurt
⅓ cup tomatoes, diced and seeded
¼ cup low-fat sour cream
¼ cup cucumber, peeled and seeded-grated and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced and seeded
1 ½ teaspoons cilantro, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

1
To prepare kebabs: Combine first 12 ingredients in large ziptop bag; seal and marinate in fridge overnight, turning occasionally.
2
Two hours before cooking prepare raita: Combine 1/2 c plain yogurt and remaining ingredients in small bowl.
3
Cover and chill til serving time.
4
Prepare grill.
5
Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
6
Thread chicken, onion, bell pepper and zucchini in each of 8 skewers, (Soaked if wooden) Coat kebabs with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7
Place on grill and cook til chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally.
8
Serve with raita.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Chicken Skewers

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