Spiced Chicken Skewers
Tender marinated chicken on skewers, kissed with warm spices and a charred crust. Broiled until golden in under 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 1.25 lb chicken breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ whole lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken cubes with paprika, cumin, minced garlic, juice from half a lemon, and olive oil until coated.
- 2
Thread chicken onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.
- 3
Place skewers on a broiler pan and slide under a hot broiler, 4 inches from the flame.
- 4
Broil 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and edges char.
- 5
Squeeze remaining lemon over the top and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- broiler pan
- metal or wooden skewers
- mixing bowl
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