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Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cauliflower Rice

Marinated chicken tikka grilled on skewers, served over seasoned cauliflower rice.

Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cauliflower Rice

Total

55 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp yogurt-free tikka masala paste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite‑size cubes.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine tikka masala paste, minced garlic, ginger paste, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    While marinating, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice‑like.

  4. 4

    Heat a skillet with a little oil, add cauliflower rice, turmeric, cumin seeds, and salt; sauté 5‑7 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.

  6. 6

    Grill skewers on medium‑high heat, turning until cooked through and charred, about 12 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve chicken skewers over cauliflower rice, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

350

18% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat18 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium520 mg

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