Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce
Chicken kebabs with yogurt sauce - So delicious and incredibly flavorful marinated grilled chicken skewers served with a side of lettuce - yogurt sauce .
If you want to avoid taking in too much fat from red meat , try grilled chicken breast with your favorite vegetables on the side. Grilling healthy foods can help dieters keep up with their weight loss goals .Grilled chicken breast can provide you with an excellent source of daily protein .Try eating healthy grilled chicken breast for lunch with big servings of vegetables .Delicious meals created using your outdoor grill , like chicken kebabs marinated in olive oil , spices and lemon , matched with a salad of crispy and fresh vegetables , can make you fell fuller and satisfied .
Eating healthy does not have to be bland or tasteless .Make use of natural ingredients like your spices and herbs to create a dish of healthy food with a delicious flavor .In the end , it is what we eat that will determine if we are indeed following our goal of eating healthy . Ingredients
Serves 4
300 ml fresh yogurt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such
as oregano,dill, tarragon
or parsley
4 large skinned ,boned chicken
breast
olive oil for oiling
8 firm stems of fresh rosemary
(optional)
salt and pepper
lemon wedges, to garnish
shredded romaine lettuce and rice ,
to serve
method
1 . To make the sauce,put the yogurt ,garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well together .
2 .Cut the chicken breasts into chunks measuring about 1 1/2 inches square. Add the yogurt mixture and toss well together until the chicken pieces are coated .Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for about 1 hour . If you are using wooden skewers ,soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before use .
3 .Preheat the grill .Thread the pieces of chicken onto 8 flat , oiled , metal kebab skewers , wooden skewers or rosemary stems and place on an oiled gridde pan .
4. Cook the kebabs under the grill for about 15 minutes , turning and basting with the remaining marinade occasionally ,until lightly browned and tender .
5 . Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and heat gently but do not boil . Serves the kebabs with shredded lettuce on a bed of rice and garnish with lemon wedges .Accompany with the yogurt sauce .
Chicken kebabs tips:
When using metal skewers apply a light coating of cooking oil or cooking spray before threading foods to ensure they will come off with ease .When planning to grill using wooden skewers , soak them in cold water at least twenty minutes before you plan to thread and cook .Moisture prevents the wood from catching fire and scorching your food .You may also want to use a light coating of oil or cooking spray on wooden skewers depending on the type of wood skewer you select .Regardless of the type of skewer , cook over medium high heat to be sure the interior of your food is cooked appropriately while fully caramelizing the exterior without overly searing or charring .
300 ml fresh yogurt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such
as oregano,dill, tarragon
or parsley
4 large skinned ,boned chicken
breast
olive oil for oiling
8 firm stems of fresh rosemary
(optional)
salt and pepper
lemon wedges, to garnish
shredded romaine lettuce and rice ,
to serve
method
1 . To make the sauce,put the yogurt ,garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well together .
2 .Cut the chicken breasts into chunks measuring about 1 1/2 inches square. Add the yogurt mixture and toss well together until the chicken pieces are coated .Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for about 1 hour . If you are using wooden skewers ,soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before use .
3 .Preheat the grill .Thread the pieces of chicken onto 8 flat , oiled , metal kebab skewers , wooden skewers or rosemary stems and place on an oiled gridde pan .
4. Cook the kebabs under the grill for about 15 minutes , turning and basting with the remaining marinade occasionally ,until lightly browned and tender .
5 . Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and heat gently but do not boil . Serves the kebabs with shredded lettuce on a bed of rice and garnish with lemon wedges .Accompany with the yogurt sauce .
Chicken kebabs tips:
When using metal skewers apply a light coating of cooking oil or cooking spray before threading foods to ensure they will come off with ease .When planning to grill using wooden skewers , soak them in cold water at least twenty minutes before you plan to thread and cook .Moisture prevents the wood from catching fire and scorching your food .You may also want to use a light coating of oil or cooking spray on wooden skewers depending on the type of wood skewer you select .Regardless of the type of skewer , cook over medium high heat to be sure the interior of your food is cooked appropriately while fully caramelizing the exterior without overly searing or charring .
