Spanish Chicken Skewers

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.