Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka)

Name: Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps almond meal; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters Yogurt Cheese; 1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 teaspoons saffron threads, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 907 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka) might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 20g of protein, 3g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. A mixture of almond meal, pepper, saffron threads, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the saffron threads you could follow this main course with the Saffron Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

Prepare grill.

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Combine milk and saffron in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at high 20 seconds.

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Saffron

Milk

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Bowl

Let stand 5 minutes.

Combine the milk mixture, Yogurt Cheese, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag.

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Cheese

Pepper

Yogurt

Milk

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Add chicken, tossing to coat; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 2 1/2 hours, turning occasionally.

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Whole Chicken

Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. Divide chicken evenly onto each of 20 (6-inch) skewers.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

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Skewers

Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 15 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.

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Servings:

2Tbsps

almond meal 1teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 118milliliters

Yogurt Cheese 1Tbsp

grated peeled fresh ginger 1teaspoon

fresh lemon juice 2Tbsps

2% reduced-fat milk 1teaspoons

saffron threads, crushed 1teaspoon

salt 907grams

skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Birichino Jurassic Park Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 26 dollars per bottle.