Spanish Chicken Skewers

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These chicken skewers are typical Spanish tapas and are quick and easy to make. You do need to plan ahead as the chicken needs to marinate overnight.

Submitted by barbara
Published on September 13, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Marinate Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 23 mins
Servings:
4
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Meanwhile, place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers. Turn chicken skewers in marinade.

  4. 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 Facts (per serving)

130 Calories
2g Fat
1g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 1237mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 26g 53%
Potassium 306mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.