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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
Spiced Chicken Skewers
casualfreshmoroccanchickentenderjuicyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss chicken cubes with paprika, cumin, minced garlic, juice from half a lemon, and olive oil until coated.

  2. Step 2

    Thread chicken onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly.

  3. Step 3

    Place skewers on a broiler pan and slide under a hot broiler, 4 inches from the flame.

  4. Step 4

    Broil 8–10 minutes, turning once halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and edges char.

  5. Step 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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