How to Make Spanish Chicken Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spanish cuisine is known for its bold flavors and vibrant ingredients, and these Spanish Chicken Skewers are no exception. This recipe combines juicy chunks of chicken with a savory marinade and is then grilled to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or a casual dinner party, these Spanish Chicken Skewers are sure to impress.

The key to this recipe is the marinade, which infuses the chicken with a rich...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or more as needed
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • wooden skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Marinate Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 23 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Add smashed garlic to a resealable plastic container. Sprinkle salt on top of garlic. Combine lemon juice, paprika, coriander, and cumin and pour on top of garlic. Add chicken pieces, close container, and shake well. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Meanwhile, place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers. Turn chicken skewers in marinade.
  • Grill chicken skewers until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Serve hot or cold.
  • Nutrition

    130 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1237mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Potassium: 306mg