Spiced Chicken Skewers
My Spiced Chicken Skewers is a great recipe to serve for a quick weeknight meal or for a summer barbecue. Local chicken breast is coated in a unique spice mixture before being skewered and grilled. This spice mixture includes traditional seasoning spices like paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder, but also contains some dried herbs to add an extra layer of flavour to this recipe. These Spiced Chicken Skewers are sure to be enjoyed by everyone this summer!
Ingredients
For the Spice Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Chicken and Marinade:
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups 2% milk and ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh chives finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the spice mixture by combining all the spices in a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Mix to combine then cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, or overnight.
- Drain the buttermilk from the chicken. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the chicken followed by the rest of the spice mixture. Mix to combine then skewer onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F. Once hot, add the chicken skewers and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char marks. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C). Ensure to cover the chicken skewers and let rest for 10 minutes to redistribute the juices for a more flavourful and juicy chicken.
- Once rested, garnish with the fresh chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you do not have time to marinate the chicken, simply toss the chicken pieces in the spice mixture and grill. The chicken skewers will still taste delicious but won't be as flavourful or tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1550IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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