Spiced Charred Chicken Brochettes
Moroccan-spiced chicken skewers with a garlicky, warm blend of cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, seared hard on a sheet pan until the edges char. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 248
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch chunks and thread onto skewers, dividing evenly.
- 2
Combine oil, cumin, paprika, garlic, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Coat skewers generously with the spice paste, turning to coat all sides.
- 4
Arrange skewers on a sheet pan in a single layer and slide under a preheated broiler.
- 5
Broil 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until edges are charred and chicken cooks through.
- 6
Squeeze lemon juice over skewers and scatter cilantro on top. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (or wooden, soaked 30 min)
- small mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- broiler
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