Name: Herbed Chicken Skewers with Garlic Lime Yogurt
Prep time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp kosher salt; 8 scallions; 2 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 clove garlic; 1 piece ginger; 2 tsp roasted cumin seeds; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp ghee; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon, mint, or both; 800 g Shriataki noodles

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Herbed Chicken Skewers with Garlic Lime Yogurt

Cooking Method: Broiling, Grilling Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Dairy Gluten Free High Protein Low Carb

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 4 Calories: 394

Season: Summer

Description

This recipe directs to cook on a grill, but you can also do it on a stovetop or under the broiler. But for those summer days where hotdogs and hamburgers are on the menu, here's a gorgeous grilled chicken alternative that will make your plate the envy of the meal.

Instructions

Cut each chicken breast in thirds. Rub with salt and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic. Set aside 1 cup marinade in the refrigerator for serving. Put remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and add the ginger, cumin and chicken. Move the marinade around the bag to thoroughly coat, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to 48 hours.
Chicken prep: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to grill. You don’t have to use skewers. But if using wooden skewers, immerse them in water to soak for 15 minutes.
Grilling: The chicken skewers should cook over intense, direct heat. Thread the chicken lengthwise onto skewers, then smear with the marinade from the bag.
Basting: Place the olive oil, ghee, and salt in a small saucepan over heat. Once ghee is melted, add the lime juice and chopped herbs; keep warm but do not boil. You can add a little chicken broth if there isn’t enough liquid.
Place the chicken on the grill not touching for about 3 to 5 minutes. When you see a good char forming underneath, flip it.
Baste the chicken with the herb oil baste and arrange the scallions in a single layer on the cooler edges of the grill. Let the chicken cook on the second side until firm and cooked through and turn the scallions occasionally until grill-marked and tender, about 8 minutes.
Warm the shirataki noodles in a dry pan. Divide among plates and top with chicken and scallions. Drizzle the scallions and chicken with any remaining warm herb butter. Dollop chicken with reserved marinade for dipping, squeeze with lime, and top with extra tarragon or mint. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 394kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 672mg29%
Potassium 38mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 51g102%

Vitamin A 5 IU
Vitamin C 2 mg
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Herbed Chicken Skewers with Garlic Lime Yogurt