Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and warm spices. The chicken cooks quickly on a grill or in an oven, producing tender pieces with light char and aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves finely minced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
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Cut chicken into evenly sized cubes about 1 to 1½ inches wide.
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In a bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
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Add chicken to the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
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If using wooden skewers soak them in water for 30 minutes.
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Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers leaving small gaps between pieces.
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Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
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Grill skewers for about 10–12 minutes turning regularly until chicken is fully cooked.
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Transfer skewers to a plate and rest briefly before serving.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.