Chicken Skewers
Created by Judeka on July 19, 2014
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 10-15m
- Recipe #13199
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch strips for skewering.
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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.
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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.
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Step 4: Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
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Step 5: Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.