Curried Chicken Skewers With Raita

These straightforward skewers are an ideal appetizer for an Indian-inspired meal and pack a protein punch with a Greek yogurt-based raita for dipping. Utilizing curry powder saves time, and you may choose a gentle or scorching mix to fit your style.

RD Tip: Flip this right into a full and balanced meal by serving alongside 1 cup of steamed greens and your favourite entire grain, like brown rice, quinoa or farro.

Energetic time: 20 minutes | Complete time: 50 minutes

Curried Hen Skewers With Raita

Components

For the rooster skewers

• 8 (6-8 inch) wood skewers
• 12 oz (340g) boneless, skinless rooster breast
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp contemporary lemon juice
• 3 tsp avocado oil, divided
• 16 cherry tomatoes

For the raita

• 3/4 cup (184g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup (120g) cucumber, chopped 
• 2 tbsp contemporary mint, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly floor black pepper

Instructions

Soak skewers in water for at the least half-hour.

Slice the rooster breast into 8 lengthy strips, then place in a medium bowl. Add the curry powder, lemon juice and 1 tsp avocado oil and toss to coat. Permit rooster to marinate for at the least 5 minutes.

In the meantime, in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt and pepper and stir. Refrigerate till time to serve.

As soon as skewers are completed soaking and rooster has completed marinating, working with one piece at a time, fold a strip of rooster right into a unfastened “S” or ribbon form and thread it onto the skewer. Add a tomato, then proceed threading the rooster in a folded sample, alternating with tomatoes, till every skewer comprises 1 strip of rooster and a couple of tomatoes.

Put together a grill to medium warmth (325-375°F), then brush the grate with the remaining 2 tsp oil. Grill for two–3 minutes per facet, or till the rooster is browned and cooked via (inner temp 165°F).  Serve with raita for dipping.

Serves: 4 | Serving measurement: 2 skewers and 5 tbsp raita

Vitamin (per serving): Energy: 186; Complete Fats: 7g; Saturated Fats: 1g; Monounsaturated Fats: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g; Ldl cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 203mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 24g

Vitamin Bonus: Potassium: 560mg; Vitamin A: 14%; Vitamin C: 20%; Calcium: 7%

Initially printed June 16, 2020; Up to date March 2026