Chicken Tikka Skewers – A Delicious World Cup Recipe!

25 Jun 2018

Looking for a recipe that everyone will love whilst you host a world cup party or gathering? Chicken Tikka Skewers are easy to make, has yummy summer flavours, and is an all-round favourite! Not to mention it is healthy so everyone can enjoy it! Take a look at the recipe below and celebrate the world cup with a tasty treat…

Ingredients:

  • 150g pot low-fat natural yogurt
  • 2 tbsp hot curry paste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 250g pack cherry tomatoes
  • 4 wholemeal chapatis, warmed, to serve

For the cucumber salad:

  • ½ cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • handful chopped coriander leaves
  • juice 1 lemon
  • 50g pack lamb’s lettuce or pea shoots

Method:

  1. Put 8 wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak.
  2. Mix the yogurt and curry paste together in a bowl, then add the chicken (if you have time, marinate for an hr or so).
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, red onion, coriander and lemon juice. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Shake off any excess marinade, then thread the chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes onto the pre-soaked skewers.
  5. Cook under a medium grill for 15-20 mins, turning from time to time, until cooked through and nicely browned.
  6. Stir the lettuce or pea shoots into the salad, then divide between 4 plates.
  7. Top each serving with 2 chicken tikka skewers and serve with the warm chapatis & it’s good to go!