Bollywood Chicken Skewers With Spiced Yogurt Dip Recipe

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Bollywood Chicken Skewers With Spiced Yogurt Dip
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Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-by-4-inch strips; you shoulod have about 30 strips. Refrigerate in a large bowl until needed.
  2. To make rub: Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a small nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Cook teh onion, uncovered, stirring ocasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until deep brown. Do not let the onion scorch. Add the garlic and cumin and mustard seeds and saute for 30 seconds. Do not brown the garlic.
  3. Remove from the heat and mix in the lime juice, jalapeno, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixutre to a food processor (a small one is best) and , with the machine running, drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and the water and process to a paste-like consistency.
  4. Add the rub to the chicken strips adn mix well. Marinated, refrigerated, for at least 4 hours or preferable overnight.
  5. Meanwhile, to make the spiced yogurt dip: Mix all the dip ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  6. When ready to cook the chicken, soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or preheat a gas gril to medium-high. Oil the grill. Threade the chicken on the skewers. Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  7. Serve the skewers on a platter, with the yogurt dip in a small bowl in the center for guests to help themselves. Garnish with cilantro sprigs adn lime weges for squeezing.
  8. TIP: You can also bake the chicken. Preheat and oven to 475 degress f. Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or lightly oil them. Place the skewers, spaced apart, on the baking sheets, and bake for 8 to 10 mminutes, or until cooked through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 187.9 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.4g 18%
Cholesterol 54.1mg 18%
Sodium 533.11mg 22%
Potassium 335.65mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.87g 1%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 3%
Protein 19.74g 39%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 18.3mg 102%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.81 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.48g 18%
Cholesterol 40.26mg 18%
Sodium 396.66mg 22%
Potassium 249.74mg 7%
Total Carbs 2.14g 1%
Sugars 0.61g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3%
Protein 14.68g 39%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 13.6mg 102%
Calcium 26.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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