Skewered Chicken Tikka with Spicy Lemon-Scented Rice

Marinated chicken thighs skewered with onions, grilled and baked, served over aromatic brown rice with spices, sultanas, and spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1695.5 kcals 1695.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 210.2 grams 210.2 grams
Fat 66.4 grams 66.4 grams
Protein 72.8 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
50
g
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice and zest
1
piece
Lemon
wedges for garnish
GrainsCereals
250
g
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Thigh
boned, skinned and chopped
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
chopped
0.5
tsp
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
5
ml
Olive Oil
dash for drizzling
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
cut into large chunks
0.5
piece
Onion
finely diced
2
piece
Carrot
grated
1
handful
Spinach
chopped leaves

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Mix chicken thighs with ketchup, yoghurt, garlic, paprika, turmeric, and lime juice in a glass dish.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least ten minutes.
  • Thread chicken and onion chunks onto metal skewers and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Sear skewers on a smoking hot griddle until charred on both sides.
  • Drizzle lime juice over the chicken and place the pan in the oven for eight minutes.
  • Boil brown rice in salted water until tender, then drain.
  • Soften diced onions in melted butter over low heat.
  • Stir onions, carrots, curry powder, sultanas, spinach, and lemon into the drained rice.
  • Mount the rice on a plate, top with skewers, and garnish with lemon wedges.