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Moorish chicken skewers are a classic of Spanish cuisine, perfect for a casual meal or a barbecue. This chicken version is lighter than the traditional pork one, but equally flavorful thanks to a spiced marinade with cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and a touch of lemon. The chicken, cut into cubes and marinated for two hours, turns out tender and juicy, with an aroma reminiscent of Moroccan markets.
With this recipe, you will get juicy and flavorful Moorish chicken skewers, perfect for sharing. Served with a fresh salad or pita bread, they become a complete dish that the whole family will love. Go ahead and prepare them to surprise your guests with an exotic touch on your table.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
2
We started by preparing the marinade for the Moorish skewers. In a bowl, add the chopped onion, grated garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, cumin, cinnamon, hot paprika and olive oil. Mix well with a spoon.
Cut the chicken breast into pieces, approximately 2.5 cm in size, add them to the bowl with the previous mixture and mix well.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 2 hours.
We will use wooden skewers. Prick about 6 pieces on each skewer.
Put a griddle with a grill on medium-high heat with a dash of olive oil and cook the skewers on two sides.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 10 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
