FOOD LIBRARY

High-Protein Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 150 g low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 30 g fresh mint leaves
  • 50 g low-fat yogurt (chutney)
  • 1 small green chili, ½ tsp cumin (chutney)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (chutney)

Preparation

  1. Mix yogurt, lemon, ginger-garlic, spices and salt; coat chicken and marinate 30–60 min.
  2. Blend mint, yogurt, chili, cumin and lemon into smooth chutney; chill.
  3. Thread chicken on skewers; grill or bake at 220°C 12–15 min until cooked and lightly charred.
  4. Rest 2 min, portion chicken.
  5. Serve hot with 2–3 tbsp mint chutney.
  6. Optional: squeeze extra lemon.