Tandoori Chicken Skewers

This is a delicious recipe that you can use to make roasted tandoori chicken or grilled (broiled) chicken skewers. The skewers are particularly delicious with rice and salad, or in pita/naan bread.


TANDOORI CHICKEN SKEWERS
Serves 2

Ingredients
225 g (½ lb) chicken, cut into thin long strips
2 T tandoori masala powder
1 T lemon juice
2 T natural plain yoghurt
1 t finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ -1 t chili powder (optional)
1 T coriander leaves (cilantro), roughly chopped for garnish (optional)
6-8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for1 hour
Method
1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the tandoori masala, lemon juice, yoghurt, ginger, garlic and chili (if using). Marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator or overnight.

2. Skewer the chicken and grill (broil)* on high for 2-3 minute on each side, or until done. Scatter with coriander leaves (cilantro) if using, enjoy!

* You can also grill them on a barbecue.