Spiced Chicken Skewers

**found in The Best Of Cooking Light

Kebabs:

3/4 cup plain yogurt-low fat or fat free, try Greek yogurt Fage

1 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger

2 tsp. ground coriander

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

1/4 tsp. ground turmeric

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 oz.)

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 8 oz.)

Cooking Spray-try PAM

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Raita:

1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt

1/3 cup diced seeded tomato

1/4 cup grated seeded peeled cucumber, squeezed dry

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1 tbsp. minced seeded jalapeno pepper

1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 ground cumin

1/4 tsp. salt

1.  To prepare kebabs, combine first 12 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning bag occasionally.

2.  Prepare grill

3.  Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.  Thread chicken, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini alternately on each of 8 (12-inch) wooden skewers.  Coat kebabs with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and black pepper.  Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray.  Grill 25 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally.  Remove from grill; keep warm.

4.  To prepare raita, combine 1/2 cup yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl.  Serve with kebabs. 

Calories: 189  Serving size: 1 kebab with 1 tbsp. raita

Enjoy! xoxo Julie

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