Chicken Tikka Skewers

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, cut into 3cm cubes
• 150g low-fat natural yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp tikka masala paste or powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp paprika
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Method

1. 1In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, tikka masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, and salt.
2. 2Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3. 3If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
4. 4Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
5. 5Preheat grill to high or prepare a barbecue.
6. 6Grill skewers for 5-6 minutes each side until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
7. 7Rest for 2 minutes before serving.
8. 8Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with lemon wedges.