Poultry

Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers

Name: Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2" chunks; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon (zest first and set zest aside); 1 tbsp paprika; 6 oz tomato paste; 1 cup yogurt; 2 tbsp sumac or lemon mixed with oregano; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp pepper; Optional: your favorite heat source (e.g., hot sauce, chili peppers)

Marinated chicken chunks grilled on skewers or broiled, served with Middle Eastern dips and pastes.

chicken skewer middle eastern

Instructions

Combine the marinade ingredients (garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, tomato paste, yogurt, sumac/lemon-oregano mix, salt, pepper, and optional heat source) in a plastic bag.
Add the chicken chunks to the bag, massage and mix well.
Refrigerate for 6 hours or a bit less if necessary.
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers for grilling, or broil the chunks without skewers on a wire rack, turning a few times until they are golden brown.
When done, remove the chicken and wrap it in aluminum foil for 6 minutes.
Serve with Middle Eastern dips and pastes.