Spiced Chicken Skewers

Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch chunks
• 1 medium red onion, cut in 1 inch chunks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in 1 inch chunks
• cooking spray
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup tomato, diced and seeded
• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and seeded-grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced and seeded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 to prepare kebabs: combine first 12 ingredients in large ziptop bag; seal and marinate in fridge overnight, turning occasionally.
• 2 two hours before cooking prepare raita: combine 1/2 c plain yogurt and remaining ingredients in small bowl. cover and chill til serving time.
• 3 prepare grill.
• 4 remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. thread chicken, onion, bell pepper and zucchini in each of 8 skewers, (soaked if wooden) coat kebabs with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• 5 place on grill and cook til chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally. serve with raita.