Spiced Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Cucumber Dip

Name: Spiced Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Cucumber Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, European
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 450 g); 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (2.5 ml); 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt (240 ml); 1 cucumber, finely diced (about 150 g).; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (30 ml).; 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml).; 2 gloves garlic, minced (approx. 6 g).; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml).; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml).; Salt, minimal to taste; Pepper, minimal to taste.

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

Savor the delightful blend of spiced chicken skewers complemented by a refreshing yogurt cucumber dip tailored for a fatty liver diet with its lean protein and heart-healthy ingredients.

Updated at: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:35:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories276.2 kcal (14%)

Total Fat15.2 g (22%)

Carbs4.9 g (2%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein29 g (58%)

Sodium283.9 mg (14%)

Fiber0.4 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 poundchicken breast

cut into 1-inch cubes

2.5mlground turmeric

1 cupplain low-fat Greek yogurt

150gcucumber

finely diced

30mlfresh lemon juice

15mlolive oil

6ggarlic

minced

5mlground cumin

5mlsmoked paprika

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto wooden skewers.

Step 3

Grill the chicken skewers for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt with diced cucumber, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of lemon juice to make the dip.

Step 5

Serve the hot chicken skewers with the yogurt cucumber dip on the side.