Spiced Charred Chicken Skewers
Cubed chicken thighs marinated in warm Moroccan spices, then seared on a hot skillet until charred and juicy. Serve with lemon and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1.5 tsp paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 whole fresh lemon
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, and minced garlic. Let sit 10 minutes.
- 2
Thread chicken onto metal skewers, leaving a 1/4-inch gap between pieces for even cooking.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches if needed, sear skewers 3–4 minutes per side without moving until edges char and thickest piece reads 165°F.
- 5
Squeeze fresh lemon over skewers and scatter cilantro on top.
- 6
Serve immediately while still hot.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (8–10 inch)
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- instant-read thermometer
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