Chicken Sekuwa (classic Nepali Chicken Skewers)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• bamboo skewer, soaked for at least 30 minutes
• melted butter, for basting
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 fresh red chilies, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass or 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon szechwan pepper (timur)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a blender, process all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• 2 marinate chicken cubes in marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
• 3 pat dry marinated chicken pieces and thread on with soaked bamboo skewers.
• 4 grill to the desired doneness, frequently turning and basting with the melted butter.
• 5 serve hot with rice pilaf and stir-fried vegetables, accompanied by tomato achar.