Tandoori Chicken Skewers

 

This is a delicious recipe that you can use to make roasted tandoori chicken or grilled (broiled) chicken skewers. The skewers are particularly delicious with rice and salad, or in pita/naan bread. 

 

TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS
Serves 2

 

Ingredients

• 225 g (½ lb) chicken, cut into thin long strips
• 2 T tandoori masala powder
• 1 T lemon juice
• 2 T natural plain yoghurt
• 1 t fresh ginger root
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ -1 t chili powder (optional)
• 1 T coriander leaves (cilantro), roughly chopped for garnish (optional)
• 6-8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

 

Method

1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the tandoori masala, lemon juice, yoghurt, ginger, garlic and chili (if using). Marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator or overnight.

2. Skewer the chicken and grill (broil)* on high for 2-3 minute on each side, or until done. Scatter with coriander leaves (cilantro) if using, enjoy!

* You can also grill them on a barbecue.

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