{"id":3337,"date":"2022-02-28T08:54:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2024-12-04T06:56:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T14:56:12","slug":"tandoori-chicken-skewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/tandoori-chicken-skewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tandoori Chicken Skewers","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><strong>Prep time<\/strong>: 10 minutes (plus marination time) | <strong>Cooking time<\/strong>: 15 minutes | <strong>Servings<\/strong>: 8<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>3 boneless chicken breasts (about 2\u00bd pounds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup plain low-fat yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tablespoons&nbsp;lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated) or 1\/4 teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon ground coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon cardamom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon cloves (ground)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 limes, cut in wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped mint leaves (option, for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--add-top wsu-color-background--gray-0\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live Well Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marinating meat in yogurt helps to flavor and tenderize it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitute all the spices for 2 tablespoons of curry powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with rice, naan, or homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/chapati-flatbread\/\">chapati flatbread.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Wash hands with soap and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut chicken in 1\u00bd-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine the yogurt and lime juice in a small bowl with ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, cloves and salt. Stir to mix well. Pour yogurt mixture over the chicken and toss gently with a large spoon to coat chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to marinate chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard remaining marinade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put chicken on skewers and brush with vegetable oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place chicken skewers on grill or in large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, turning to cook thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with lime wedges (to squeeze over chicken) and mint leaves (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tasty recipe is easy to whip up and perfect to make with the kids! The yogurt mixed with warm spices adds a tangy kick to this dish. And skewers are a fun way to get the kids involved in cooking!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gather ingredients and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix yogurt marinade in bowl<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediate Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Measure and place all ingredients into bowl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juice limes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix cut chicken with yogurt marinade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difficult Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cut limes and fresh mint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place marinated chicken pieces on skewers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving size 1 skewer: Calories\u2013270; Protein\u201333g; Carbohydrate\u20137g; Total Fat\u201312g; Saturated Fat\u20132g; Cholesterol\u201385mg; Fiber\u20131g; Sodium\u2013170mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>Adapted from eatright.org<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fun dish to whip up with the kids! 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