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Curried Chicken Skewers With Raita

Published June 16, 2020
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Grilled shrimp and cherry tomato skewers, alongside chicken skewers, arranged on a yellow oval dish, accompanied by a bowl of tzatziki sauce. A wooden plate with a skewer and sauce sits nearby, along with a napkin holder featuring plaid napkins and a partly visible glass of water, all set on a white surface. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published June 16, 2020
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Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes

These easy skewers are a perfect appetizer for an Indian-inspired meal and pack a protein punch with a Greek yogurt-based raita for dipping. Using curry powder saves time, and you can pick a mild or hot blend to suit your taste.

RD tip: Turn this into a full and balanced meal by serving alongside 1 cup of steamed vegetables and your favorite whole grain, like brown rice, quinoa or farro.

Curried Chicken Skewers With Raita

Ingredients
For the chicken skewers

  • 12 ounces (340g) chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 8 6–8 inch (15–20cm) wooden skewers, soaked
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil, for grill, if using

For the raita

  • 3/4 cup (190g) plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup (133g) cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Slice the chicken breast into 8 long strips, then place in a medium bowl. Add the curry powder, lemon juice and avocado oil and toss to coat.

Thread each chicken strip onto a skewer, wrapping around each tomato as you impale two tomatoes per skewer. Place on a plate and cover until time to grill or broil.

In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt and pepper and stir to mix. Refrigerate until time to serve.

Prepare a grill to medium heat, or preheat the broiler. If using the grill, preheat, then brush the grate with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. If broiling, line a sheet pan with foil and place the skewers on it, you won’t need the 2 teaspoons of oil.

Grill or broil for 2–3 minutes per side, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Serve with raita for dipping.

Serves: 4 | Serving size: 2 skewers and 5 tablespoons raita

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 175; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 204mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 24g

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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