Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip

Name: Turmeric Chicken Skewers with Cilantro-Coconut Lime Dip
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 12 skewers
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns; 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds; 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and diced; 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 lime, juice and zest; 1 cup coconut milk, full fat

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12 skewers

Total: 2 hrs, 45 mins Active: 45 mins

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2 tablespoons cilantro stems, finely chopped
2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and diced
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lime, juice and zest
1 cup coconut milk, full fat

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Nutritional Information

Calories193
Fat8.82g
Saturated fat4.83g
Trans fat0.02g
Carbs4.97g
Fiber0.75g
Sugar1.86g
Protein23.27g
Cholesterol106.59mg
Sodium547.21mg
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An Indian-inspired dish for your chicken makes a bright, summery idea for a cookout or barbecue besides the usual burgers and hot dogs. Tumeric is such a healthy spice, and it’s softened, sweetened, and refreshed by the cilantro, lime, and coconut dip.

Serve your turmeric chicken skewers with Coconut Rice and Cucumber and Mint Raita.

by Coreen Carroll

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Combine cilantro stems, white pepper, coriander, and garlic in a mortar and pestle and pound into a fine paste. This can also be done in a small food processor.
2In a large mixing bowl add fish sauce, oyster sauce, ground turmeric, brown sugar, and the prepared paste. Mix everything together well and add chicken. Toss until chicken is well coated. Add cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
3In a small bowl add lime zest, juice, cilantro, and the coconut milk until you have reached your favorite consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4Thread the chicken pieces onto soaked bamboo skewers, pushing them tightly against each other to form a tight, compact body of meat on the skewers.
5Heat a cast-iron grill pan until very hot. Spray with canola oil before placing a few skewers at a time onto the pan.
6Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until thoroughly cooked through and slightly charred, about 8 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the grill and serve with the coconut dip.

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