Chicken masala skewers

Health score
40%
Chicken masala skewers
30 min.
4
393kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a delicious yet healthy dish, look no further than these Chicken Masala Skewers. Bursting with flavor and spices, these skewers create a perfect blend of aromatic Indian cuisine that'll tantalize your taste buds. The combination of tender, marinated chicken and vibrant salad makes this dish a delightful experience for any lunch or dinner gathering.

The secret to the mouthwatering flavor lies in the marinade made from 0% fat Greek yogurt and aromatic masala paste, which ensures that each piece of chicken is coated in a creamy, tangy essence. After just a short marinating time, the chicken is threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection, achieving that ideal char and juiciness. What's more, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also packed with protein and nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for a health-conscious meal.

Served alongside a fresh salad and wholemeal chapatis, these Chicken Masala Skewers offer a balanced plate. The vibrant colors of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions create a refreshing and visually appealing contrast to the skewers. So fire up your griddle or barbecue, gather your ingredients, and get ready for a culinary journey that brings the essence of Indian street food right into your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 150 ml fat greek yogurt 0%
  • tbsp masala paste 
  • handful coriander leaves chopped
  •  juice of lime 
  •  chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 6 chunks
  • servings wholemeal chapatis 
  • 250 pack cherry tomatoes hulled quartered
  •  onion red finely chopped
  •  cucumber cut into chunks

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix the yogurt, paste, half the chopped coriander, half the lime juice and all the the zest. Tip in the chicken, stir to coat and leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 mins if you have time.
  2. Thread the chicken onto 8 skewers and cook in batches on a hot griddle pan, frying pan or barbecue for about 10-12 mins, turning until cooked though.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the salad ingredients with the remaining lime juice and coriander in a bowl and season.
  4. Sprinkle with extra coriander and serve alongside the skewers with warmed wholemeal chapatis.

Nutrition Facts

Calories393kcal
Protein37.59%
Fat10.18%
Carbs52.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.75
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.983913131382%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:393.22kcal
19.66%
Fat:4.57g
7.02%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.86%
Carbohydrates:52.69g
17.56%
Net Carbohydrates:50.75g
18.45%
Sugar:5.46g
6.06%
Cholesterol:73.9mg
24.64%
Sodium:474.11mg
20.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.93g
75.85%
Selenium:81.31µg
116.16%
Manganese:1.97mg
98.25%
Vitamin B3:15.22mg
76.08%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.67%
Phosphorus:481.16mg
48.12%
Magnesium:135.26mg
33.82%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.12%
Vitamin C:22.56mg
27.35%
Vitamin B5:2.6mg
26.04%
Potassium:893.43mg
25.53%
Copper:0.44mg
22.05%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.27%
Iron:3.36mg
18.65%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.61%
Folate:65.49µg
16.37%
Vitamin K:13.12µg
12.5%
Vitamin A:473.97IU
9.48%
Calcium:93.5mg
9.35%
Fiber:1.95g
7.79%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.58%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.25%