Add Chicken Skewers 84 Cal For $25 Full / $15 Half Recipe
Make Add Chicken Skewers 84 Cal For $25 Full / $15 Half Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Marinade & Chicken
Assembly & Finish
Method
Marinade & Chicken
- 1
Soak skewers (if wooden)
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in cold water for at least 20–30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Skip if using metal skewers.
- 2
Prepare chicken
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut into uniform 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes so they cook evenly. Place the cubes in a medium mixing bowl.
- 3
Make the marinade
Mince the garlic. In a small bowl combine 2 tbs olive oil, 2 tbs fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tbs honey, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt and 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
- 4
Marinate the chicken
Pour the marinade over the cubed chicken. Toss thoroughly so every piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes; for best flavor, refrigerate 2–4 hours. If short on time, 30 minutes still adds flavor.
Assembly & Finish
- 5
Thread chicken onto skewers
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Thread 8–10 pieces of chicken evenly onto each of the 4 skewers, leaving a little space between pieces so heat circulates and they cook evenly.
- 6
Preheat grill or pan
Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high (about 200–230°C / 400–450°F). If using oven broiler, position rack 10–15 cm from the heat and preheat the broiler.
- 7
Cook the skewers
Brush the grill or grill pan lightly with the reserved 1 tbs olive oil. Place skewers on the hot grill and cook about 4–5 minutes per side, turning once, until nicely charred on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). If broiling, broil 4–6 minutes per side watching closely to avoid burning.
- 8
- 9
Serve on salad
Place skewers on top of the salad portion as the add-on. Serve with the additional lemon wedges on the side. If desired, remove chicken from skewers, slice and distribute across salad so each portion gets an even amount.
