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Chicken Skewers

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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts, I prefer thighs)
  • 1/3 cup oil (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro (or parsley)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch strips for skewering.

  • Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, minced garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper.

  • Step 3: Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 30-45 minutes (NO MORE than 45 minutes or the chicken will turn white from the lemon). Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in water while the chicken is marinating.

  • Step 4: Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.

  • Step 5: Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 6-8 wooden skewers

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