25-Min Moroccan Chicken Brochettes
Tender cubed chicken marinated in warm spices, garlic, and lemon, then seared on skewers until charred outside and juicy within. A weeknight dinner that tastes like a Marrakech street stall.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken cubes with garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Thread chicken onto metal or wooden skewers (if wooden, soak 10 min first), dividing evenly.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear skewers 3–4 minutes per side without moving, turning once, until edges are charred and chicken cooks through.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and scatter fresh cilantro over the top.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges and warm bread if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- metal or wooden skewers
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
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