Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cucumber Mint Salad

Name: Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cucumber Mint Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup plain coconut yogurt (dairy-free); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); Salt and black pepper to taste; Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste

12 steps

Prep:20minCook:15min

These low-carb, dairy-free Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cucumber Mint Salad offer the flavors of Indian cuisine without dairy or excess carbs. They're healthy and kid-friendly, making them a delightful family meal.

Updated at: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:50:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories244.6 kcal (12%)

Total Fat8.5 g (12%)

Carbs9.4 g (4%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein31.9 g (64%)

Sodium230.5 mg (12%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Chicken Tikka Skewers:

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate, or overnight for best flavor.

Step 4

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 5

Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers.

Step 6

Grill the chicken skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. Cooking times may vary depending on your grill.

Step 7

Make the Cucumber Mint Salad:

Step 8

In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, chopped mint leaves, finely chopped red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Toss the ingredients together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Serve:

Step 11

Serve the grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers alongside the refreshing Cucumber Mint Salad.

Step 12

Optionally, garnish with extra mint leaves and lemon wedges.