Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (I prefer thighs)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro or parsley (I prefer cilantro)
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instruction

  • Cut the chicken into 1 ½ inch strips for skewering. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro or parsley, crushed garlic, paprika, salt, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and let the chicken marinate for 20 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water while the chicken is marinating.
  • Generously grease the grill and heat over medium. Skewer the chicken, evenly divided between 6-8 skewers.
  • Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning once during cooking, until cooked through. Serve hot.