This Paleo Indian Chicken Kebab recipe is served with coconut cashew cream for an easy, healthy, Summer meal that will take you to the Middle East!
If you tried the coconut curry with sweet potato noodles from a few weeks ago, then you are going to L-O-V-E this.
SRSLY. Similar spicy-sweet Indian flavors, lots of creamy goodness and SUPER EASY TO MAKE YO. It’s kind of like Indian Spiced Chicken just without the cashew cilantro pesto (although that would be a GOOD DIP!)
Basically, it’s the dinner that has, like, ALL the components, but it’s in your-face-in-30-mins-weeknight-friendly food.
Um what else do you need to know? NOTHING.
Okay. I lied. What else do you need to know besides the fact that there’s creamy saucy goodness in the form of the spectacularly nutty coconut cashew cream. Which is really just 2 ingredients (coconut milk and cashews) which you put into a food processor and press that magical button that is the biggest time save of ALL the evers.
Let’s be reals. If I had to pick a kitchen gadget to marry, it would be the food processor. So much <3. And coming from a girl who owns ALL the gizmos (yes, even the most useless purchase ever: an avocado slicer. USE A KNIFE FRIENDS.) that is some major favoritism.
But, as much as I would love to write a whole post dedicated to my favoritset of all the favorites of the kitchen gadget world, that would send you to the land of snoresville in about negative eleventy billion seconds.
So let’s talk about chicken on a stick. Because eating chicken off sticks is about the greatest fun that you can have at dinner EVER.
But maybe I just need to get out more? Don’t answer this.
Besides being fun and general good times for your mouth, these kebabs are a little bit smokey, alittle bit spicy and a whole lot of family-loves-it yum at the dinner table.
Especially when the grilly Paleo kebabs meet the cashew cream and cauliflower rice.
Except this aint yo’ Momma’s Cauliflower rice… mostly because she probably didn’t make it, due to it just being all trendy and PIN ALL THE CAULIFLOWER as of late. BUT ALSO because it’s sautéed in good fo’ yo’ body coconut oil until it’s perfectly golden-brown and lightly crispy. Then it gets a little cozy with cilantro and mint. <— Uhmm, HELLO, fresh herby goodness.
I mean. If you are REALLY against cauliflower rice, this chicken would be SUPER yummy with some Thai Mango Avocado Salad with Grilled Sweet Potatoes!
Our little poultry friend? It’s hittin’ your taste buds with a POW of cayenne, but then bringing it all back with the cooling mint and creamy dip. It’s prettttty much all here guys.
And your fun-food-kebab loving face could be eating it. Like 2 NIGHT.
Why are you even still here?
But, since you are, I have some parting warnings: Soak your skewers friends. Unless you want your super fun meal to end in not-super fun times at the ER and possible singed-off eyebrows.
Which I am sort of guessing might kind-of-totally ruin your night. And week. And maybe WHOLE LIFE.
Not that I’m dramatic.
Or speak from experience.
SHIFTY EYES.
I also shared the Paleo Indian Chicken Kebabs Recipe over on Food Fantic! So be sure to check it out there!
IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE, PLEASE REMEMBER TO TAG @FOODFAITHFIT AND #FOODFAITHFITNESS ON INSTAGRAM! I LOVE SEEING YOUR RECIPE RECREATIONS!
Want more paleo-friendly grilling ideas?
Grilled Beef Stir Fry with Asian Vinaigrette
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Zucchini with Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Mahi Mahi Kebabs with Macadamia Pesto
Paleo chicken kebabs from around the web:
Peri Peri Chicken Kebabs – The Iron You
Thai Chicken Kebabs with Spicy Satay Sauce – The Endless Meal
Liz says
Yum! That flavor combo sounds out of this world!! Can’t wait to try!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Liz! Please let me know if you do try them!
[email protected] says
I think I need to come over for dinner, it looks too good to be true.
May I invite myself?
🙂
Taylor Kiser says
There is always room for you Mike 🙂 Thank ya!
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says
Definitely have an emotional attachment to my food processor as well. And my stand mixer. Love all the flavor in these!
Taylor Kiser says
I am glad it’s not just me…they just make life so much easier! Thanks Laura!
Carla says
I love Indian food and am always looking for new ways to use chicken. Love the sound of these kebabs!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Carla! I love me some indian too!
Megan @ Straight From The Jar says
UGH I WANT. You’re a genius.
Taylor Kiser says
I <3 you. Thanks Megan!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says
Cashew cream?! I’m intrigued… Especially because I’m currently on Whole30. Thank you, thank you!!! PS – These skewers will definitely change my boredom with chicken right now 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
OH MAN SENIKA, then you NEED to try cashew cream, it’s pretty much LIFE changing!! Thank you – I hope you love them!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I love Indian flavors. I actually just had coconut curry the other day and fell in head-over-heels. Thank you for these kebabs. They’re perfect for grilling on the weekend. 😀
Taylor Kiser says
Coconut curry is my JAM! I am glad you’re into ethnic food too girl! Thank you for the kebab love xoxo
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I would single handedly pick up all the chickpeas you dropped for this.
Taylor Kiser says
I love this comment. So so much.
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
Thank you for the link to my Thai Chicken Kebabs! Your Indian version sounds incredible!!
Taylor Kiser says
You are so welcome, they look great Kristen! And thank you!
Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Mmm, that marinade sounds divine as does the cauliflower rice!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Sylvie!