Spiced Chicken Skewers

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 8

The mild acids in yogurt make it a great base for a tenderizing marinade.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 ounces)

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 ounces)

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 ounces)

cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1/3 cup diced seeded tomato

1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed dry

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. To prepare kebabs, combine the first 12 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.
2. Prepare grill.
3. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Thread chicken, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini alternately on each of 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers. Coat kebabs with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 25 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Remove from grill; keep warm.
4. To prepare raita, combine 1/2 cup yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with kebabs.

By RecipeOfHealth.com