These simple 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 decide 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 | Whole time: 50 minutes
Curried Hen Skewers With Raita
Elements
For the rooster skewers
- 8 (6-8 inch) wood skewers
- 12 oz (340g) boneless, skinless rooster breast
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp recent 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 recent mint, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly floor black pepper
Instructions
Soak skewers in water for not less than 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 not less than 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 carried out soaking and rooster has completed marinating, working with one piece at a time, fold a strip of rooster right into a free “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 incorporates 1 strip of rooster and a pair 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 aspect, or till the rooster is browned and cooked by way of (inside temp 165°F). Serve with raita for dipping.
Serves: 4 | Serving measurement: 2 skewers and 5 tbsp raita
Diet (per serving): Energy: 186; Whole 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
Diet Bonus: Potassium: 560mg; Vitamin A: 14%; Vitamin C: 20%; Calcium: 7%
Initially printed June 16, 2020; Up to date March 2026
