Indian Chicken Tikka Skewers with Cauliflower Rice
Marinated chicken tikka grilled on skewers, served over seasoned cauliflower rice.

Total
55 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
3
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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
Cut chicken breast into bite‑size cubes.
- 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
While marinating, pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice‑like.
- 4
Heat a skillet with a little oil, add cauliflower rice, turmeric, cumin seeds, and salt; sauté 5‑7 minutes until tender.
- 5
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- 6
Grill skewers on medium‑high heat, turning until cooked through and charred, about 12 minutes.
- 7
Serve chicken skewers over cauliflower rice, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
350
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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