Dinner

Smoky Chicken Skewers

Name: Smoky Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 6 Chicken thighs, cut into 3 cm pieces; 2 tablespoons Olive oil, divided; 1 tsp Fennel seeds; 1 tsp Ground cumin, ground; 1 tsp Sweet smoked paprika; 1 clove Garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 tsp Red wine vinegar; Smoky aïoli, To serve

Spiced chicken thigh skewers seared in a hot pan and served with smoky aïoli.

30 min
450 kcal
Turkish

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 30 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
If using wooden skewers, soak 15 skewers in water for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 2:
Cut the chicken into 3 cm pieces and place in a bowl.
Step 3:
Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the fennel seeds, cumin, paprika, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Toss well and season.
Step 4:
Marinate up to 1 day ahead, if desired, and refrigerate.
Step 5:
Thread 2 to 3 chicken pieces onto each skewer.
Step 6:
Pour the remaining olive oil into a frying pan, or rub it onto a griddle pan. Heat the pan until hot.
Step 7:
Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, cooking in batches if needed. Keep cooked skewers warm in a low oven.
3–4 min
Step 8:
Serve with smoky aïoli, if desired.