Take the stress out of weekdays with these super-fast, budget friendly Spicy yoghurt chicken skewers.
Ingredients
- 12 (500g) chicken tenderloins, trimmed
- 1 cup reduced-fat plain yoghurt
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Pinch chilli powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
- Steamed Basmati rice, to serve
- Fresh coriander leaves, to serve
- Lime wedges, to serve
Equipment
- You'll need 12 pre-soaked bamboo skewers.
Method
- Step 1Thread chicken onto skewers. Place in a ceramic dish. Combine yoghurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli and lime rind in a bowl. Pour over chicken. Turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour, if time permits. Drain marinade.
- Step 2Preheat barbecue plate or chargrill pan on medium heat. Place a piece of baking paper on plate or chargrill pan (see note). Cook skewers for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until chicken is golden and just cooked through. Serve with rice, coriander and lime wedges.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
955 kj
Energy
6g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
1g
Fibre
31g
Protein
82mg
Cholesterol
88.32mg
Sodium
9g
Carbs (sugar)
12g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Placing baking paper on a hot barbecue plate or chargrill pan (not on an open grill) prevents dairy, sugar and herb marinades burning and keeps the surface clean.
Super saver: Use 500g thigh fillets, trimmed, cubed, instead of tenderloins and save around $2.99 in total.
- Author: Donna Boyle
- Image credit: Steve Brown
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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