Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 8 mins
Total time: 33 mins
Ingredients
  • 4 organic chicken breasts, cut into smaller strips
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1½ Tablespoon water
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 large garlic gloves, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  • vegetable oil for the grill
  • skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to high.
  2. Mix lemon juice, water, salt and turmeric. Add the chicken strips and coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin and cayenne. Add to the lemon chicken mix and stir well. Let sit for another 10 minutes.
  4. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and oil the grill.
  5. Cook the chicken skewers from both sides for about 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Don't overcook!
Notes
I served my grilled chicken skewers alongside some spicy peanut sauce and veggie couscous salad.
Recipe by My Kitchen in the Rockies | A Denver, Colorado Food Blog at http://www.mykitchenintherockies.com/2012/06/09/grilled-tandoori-chicken-skewers/