Charred Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken thighs on skewers, grilled or pan-seared until caramelized and juicy. Served with tahini drizzle, fresh herbs, and warm pita.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces warm pita bread or flatbread
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken chunks with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Thread chicken onto skewers, dividing evenly. Reserve any leftover marinade.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet or cast iron over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Lay skewers in the pan; sear without moving for 3 minutes until edges char deeply.
- 5
Flip and sear another 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges are caramelized.
- 6
Drizzle tahini mixed with 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp water over skewers. Top with fresh herbs.
- 7
Serve immediately with warm pita and any pan juices.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers (4–6)
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or large stainless steel skillet
- tongs
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