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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce (GAPS, Low-Carb)

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce (GAPS, Low-Carb)

    by: Anya·posted: Sep 14, 2017·updated: Oct 7, 2021·22 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor.

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    This post is in partnership with Nancy's Yogurt. Opinions, recipe, and photography are my own - I only recommend products I truly love and support and want to share with you.   See full DISCLOSURE for details.

    If you're still conflicted about low fat vs full fat, make yourself a cup of tea and let's talk. Even before delving into traditional foods, I was always skeptical about joining this low-fat-fat-free party. Call it gut-instinct but even when I was a raw foodist (yes, yes I was ;)) I could not wrap my mind around eliminating or significantly reducing my fat consumption. It's as if I knew deep down that the main culprit with my health issues wasn't how much fat I was consuming but rather what kind.

    Related: Nourishing Foods Defined

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    As it turns out, fats found in healthy, grass-fed animals are actually essential for the nervous and immune system, especially considering that more than 50% of human brain is saturated fat. (source)  It's especially important for children to get adequate amounts of healthy fats.

    Related: 6 Reasons Why You'll Fail at Real Food

    It's for this reason that I love supporting companies that prioritize the quality of their products more than the quantity. I have been a fan of Nancy's Yogurt for many years now and I trust them to provide dairy products made from local, organic, pasture-raised cows on small family farms.  Their most recent product is their Whole Milk Kefir, rich in live probiotics to support immune and digestive health. They are free from pectins or other thickeners and is an overall delicious treat.

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    I don't think a dairy product can get any better than this. Full fat and fermented? Move over kale, this is the new superfood, or rather a superfood that has been resurrected!

    Milk kefir is a great dairy product for those who are lactose intolerant as the lactose is broken down to lactic acid because of major enzyme action.  Many who typically have digestive upset when consuming milk do fine with milk kefir and other cultured foods. But as always, it's important to listen to your body and do what is right for you individually. 

    Nancy's Whole Milk Kefir contains more than 50 billion CFUs in every cup serving with 11 different probiotic strains to deliver live, beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract.  This kefir also happens to work as a great tenderizer for chicken breast.

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs

    The process of using fermented dairy to marinade the chicken is pretty much out-of-this-world amazing. It breaks down the tough fibers of the meat, making it tender yet juicy. And although I don't prefer to heat fermented foods, in some cases it's appropriate.  Generously seasoned with coriander (a.k.a. cilantro seed), the chicken is tender and flavorful.

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    Coriander + Kefir + Chicken = Party for your taste buds

    The sauce is equally delicious with zesty garlic and aromatic cilantro and of course the milk kefir used as vehicle to provide billions of probiotics. You can dunk the chicken in the kefir sauce or spoon some of the sauce atop the chicken gracefully with the pinky up. I typically go with the former but go with what makes you happy.

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    Simple tips for easy Chicken Kebabs:

    • Marinate chicken for at least two hours, overnight is best.  Chicken breast is a tough cut and since we're going for that juicy and tender texture (because who wants to eat a rubber chicken anyways?!), be sure to let the chicken soak in a kefir-ish bath for at least a few hours.
    • Large ziplock bags are popular for marinating meat, however, I prefer medium glass bowl as harmful toxins from bag can leach into food, especially when acidic mediums such as kefir and lemon juice is used.
    • I usually grind my own coriander in the coffee grinder. The coriander is incredibly pungent when the seeds have just been broken up. It is lightyears better and fresher than already ground coriander from the store. You can purchase whole coriander seeds here.
    • Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them. This way they will not burn in the oven and it'll be a cinch taking the chicken off.
    • Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking.
    • Use cooling rack inside a foil-lined baking sheet when cooking the kebabs to create a ventilation.

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    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce - Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for low-carb) and topped with Cilantro Kefir Sauce for extra probiotics and flavor. Gluten Free | Primal | Cultured | GAPS diet

    Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Cilantro Kefir Sauce

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    Tender chicken pieces marinated in kefir and garlicky cilantro kefir sauce to top it off.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    Chicken Kebabs

    • 2 pounds organic chicken breast (3 fillets)
    • 1 cup organic whole milk kefir
    • 2 ½ tablespoon freshly-ground coriander
    • 2 teaspoons unrefined salt
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 fresh lemon slices, optional
    • 10 wooden skewers

    Kefir Sauce

    • 1 ½ cup organic whole milk kefir
    • ½ cup finely minced fresh cilantro
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 ½ teaspoon unrefined salt
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    Instructions
     

    Chicken Kebabs

    • Cut chicken breasts into 1 - 1-½" pieces and place in a medium glass bowl. Add rest of marinade ingredients, except lemon slices, and combine well. Set aside in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight. 
    • Thirty minutes before cooking, remove chicken from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Soak skewers in water. Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. 
    • Thread chicken pieces onto skewers and add a lemon slice in the center. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning once mid-cooking. Broil for the last minute or two. 

    Kefir Sauce

    • Combine kefir, finely chopped cilantro, garlic and salt together in a small bowl. 

    To Serve

    • Serve chicken kebabs on a bed of rice, buckwheat, quinoa or green mix for a low-carb meal. Drizzle with kefir sauce. 

    Notes

    Total time does not include marinating chicken. 
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    1. Agness of Run Agness Run says

      September 16, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Yummy! This dish is simply awesome, Anya! Can I add a bit of lemon zest to it?

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 16, 2017 at 3:34 pm

        Yes!! Go for it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      September 18, 2017 at 10:36 am

      That sauce!!! It sounds delicious! Love all of that cultured goodness on the chicken. I am all about lots of sauce and would love this. So exciting about Nancy's new whole milk kefirs too!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 18, 2017 at 10:46 am

        I agree, Emily. It's so good together.

        Reply
    3. Megan Stevens says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:02 am

      SO yummy, Anya! I love that the chicken gets marinated in kefir first! Plus that sauce!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 18, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks Megan. Yes!! That sauce is awesome.

        Reply
    4. Tina | The Worktop says

      September 18, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      That sauce looks so good! I love that it uses whole milk kefir. I haven't tried it yet, but I will definitely keep an eye out for it. I'm a huge kefir fan 🙂

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 18, 2017 at 1:58 pm

        Thanks Tina. I agree. Whole Milk kefir is awesome!

        Reply
    5. Renee says

      September 18, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      What a great dinner change up! That kefir sauce looks out of this world!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 18, 2017 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks Renee. It's the best!

        Reply
    6. Lindsey Dietz says

      September 19, 2017 at 8:05 am

      We tried the Nancy's kefirs too, and my kids LOVED them! That sauce is so creamy-dreamy. Love it!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 19, 2017 at 11:18 am

        Thanks Lindsey. Glad to hear you loved Nancy's.

        Reply
    7. Raia Todd says

      September 19, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      Ooooohhhhh mygoodness. I love every single thing about this. Kebabs, cilantro, kefir.... I'm drooling.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 20, 2017 at 10:11 am

        Haha. Thanks Raia. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jean says

      September 19, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      I never thought to use kefir as marinade but that makes perfect sense because it's tangy and delicious! That sauce looks so creamy and yummy.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 20, 2017 at 10:10 am

        Yes, and it's a great tenderizer too. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Nicole Taggart says

      September 19, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      my family will love this for dinner!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 20, 2017 at 10:10 am

        🙂

        Reply
    10. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

      September 19, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      I've always been on the full-fat train, so no need to convince me! those kebabs look yummy!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        September 20, 2017 at 10:10 am

        Thanks Cynthia. You are correct - full fat is the way to go. 😉

        Reply

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