Simply Salvia

Chicken shish with garlic yogurt

Marinated chicken and roast cauliflower, 42g of protein a serving.

35 min2 servings470 cal42g proteinLow GI

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, plus ⅓ cup for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

  1. 1Mix ½ cup of the yogurt with 1 tbsp oil, the paprika, cumin, oregano and half the lemon juice. Toss the chicken through it and leave for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the cauliflower with the remaining oil and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Thread the chicken onto skewers, add to the pan and roast for another 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through and charred at the edges.
  4. 4Stir the grated garlic and remaining lemon juice into the ⅓ cup yogurt. Serve alongside, with the parsley.

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