Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Char-grilled, yoghurt-marinated chicken — India.
plus marinating
Equipment: Grill or griddle pan; skewers
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken thighs, cubed
- 150 g Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp tikka spice mix
- 3 garlic cloves
- thumb of ginger
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Peppers and onion, in chunks
- Skewers
- Salad and raita, to serve
Method
- Mix the yoghurt, tikka spice, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes — overnight is better.
- Thread onto skewers, alternating with chunks of pepper and onion.
- Grill or griddle on high for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked through.
- Rest for a few minutes.
- Serve with a crisp salad and a spoonful of cucumber raita.
Swaps and tips
Mild enough for children — keep the chilli separate. Soak wooden skewers first so they don't burn.
Add carbs for the family (optional)
For the family, add basmati rice or warm wholemeal naan. Keep the on-plan version with salad and cucumber raita.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 g | 6 g | 2 g | 17 g | 292 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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