Curried Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Dip

Ingredients:

Yogurt Dip:

• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/2 celery stalk, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Chicken:

• 3 tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 tbsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. fresh minced ginger
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 3 (6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 32 (3/4-inch) cubes
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Makes 8 (4 skewer) Servings & 2/3 cup dip (1 generous tablespoon dip per serving)

1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. For the yogurt dip: Combine yogurt, celery, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl; set aside.
3. For the chicken: Combine yogurt, curry powder, ginger and garlic in a large bowl; set aside.
4. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 5 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to yogurt-curry mixture and toss to coat.
5. Place chicken in a single layer in a large baking pan; bake for 10 minutes. Skewer each cube of chicken with a toothpick and serve warm with yogurt dip.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook. Don't be intimidated by this recipe. It's easier than it looks. You can grill the chicken and the skewers will be just as flavorful and tasty. The yogurt dip goes well with the spiced chicken skewers and can be used as a dip for vegetables as well. These chicken bites are a sophisticated alternative to chicken nuggets and they make great finger food for any gathering.