Chicken Skewers with a lime and coriander dip

Chicken Skewers with a lime and coriander dip Prep Time ~ 15 Mins
Cooking Time ~ 10 Mins
Approx Cost ~ £12
Difficulty ~ Easy
Freeze ~ No
Serves ~ 6
Tips ~ You will need bamboo or metal skewers (if using bamboo soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before use)
Ingredients
6 chicken breasts cut into 24 pieces
For the marinade:
50g / 2oz lime leaves, chopped
50g / 2oz fresh coriander, chopped
3 limes, juice and zest grated
Dash of soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon honey
½ red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
Dash of vegetable oil
For the dip:
250ml / 8floz crème fraiche
1 tablespoon finely chopped stem ginger in syrup
Handful of fresh coriander, chopped
Dash of sweet chilli sauce
1 lime, juice only
2 limes, zest only
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients and place the chicken pieces into the bowl and mix well. Leave to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight if possible.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers and cook them under a grill or place onto a barbecue to cook, ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- To make the dip, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, add the juices a little at a time to prevent the dip becoming too runny