Twice-Spiced Coriander Chicken Skewers

English_Rose's Note:

This dish is low in calories and fat, so is a fabulously tasty way to stay healthy. Time does not include marinating. This marinade is also perfect for pork and lamb fillets.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 small onion , halved
• 1 green chili pepper , deseeded
• 1 ounce cilantro , leaves and stalks
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 3 ounces dried apricots
• 2 ½ tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , each cut into 4 long strips
• 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 garlic clove , finely grated

Directions:

1. Whizz the onion, chili, cilantro and ground coriander, apricots, fish sauce and lime juice in a food processor to make a marinade.
2. Put the chicken in a bowl and stir in three-quarters of the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the broiler to medium-high. Thread the chicken onto 8 skewers and put on a non-stick baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, turning halfway.
4. Meanwhile, stir the remaining marinade into the yogurt with the garlic. Serve 2 skewers each with the garlic yogurt and a green salad.