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Cajun Chicken Kebabs

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Cajun chicken kebabs are delectable grilled treats that are perfect for any time of the day. It is a great dish for parties too. Pair it with corn, coleslaw or salad for a heartier meal.

 

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

2 lbs. chicken breast fillets

16 x 25cm bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup Cajun Spice Mix

16 small tortillas

Lemon wedges for serving

For the minted yogurt dip:

500g Greek-style or unflavored yogurt

1/3 cup finely chopped mint leaves

 

Slice the chicken breast fillets into bite sized cubes. Thread three cubes on a soaked bamboo skewer and then put the kebab in a rectangular dish or container with a tight lid.

Next, combine the lemon juice, Cajun spice mix and oil in a small bowl. Whisk it with a fork until it is well combined. Pour the mixture over the skewers. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.

To prepare the minted yogurt, place the unflavored yogurt and mint leaves in a bowl. Mix well. Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze in some lemon juice if desired. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Grill the chicken skewers for 5-6 minutes per side or until they are cooked and the edges are browned. Serve immediately with tortillas, minted yogurt and lemon wedges on the side.

 

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Chicken Tikka Kebab

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Chicken tikka is an Indian recipe for grilled chicken. It can be served as a main meal or an appetizer. There are many variations of this dish. Some even use beef or lamb instead of chicken.  I personally prefer chicken because it is lighter than other types of meat and it absorbs more flavour.

Ingredients:

2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast

2 oranges

1 1/4 cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

3-4 tablespoons garam masala

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cayenne

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

12 6- to 8-inch bamboo skewers

To prepare the sauce, mix 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Season it with salt and pepper; refrigerate.

Cut the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. Set it aside. Do not discard the orange rinds.

In a bowl, combine the remaining garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, masala, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne and ground ginger. Add the yogurt and orange juice. Mix well.

Marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture. Add the orange rinds. Keep it in a covered bowl or container. Refrigerate overnight.

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning. Thread the chicken on the skewers.

Grill the chicken for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Turn over once to avoid too much charring.

Transfer it to a plate. Drizzle with garlic sauce. Serve warm with pita bread or rice. It is also best eaten with salad on the side.

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