Moroccan Chicken Skewers with “crazy good green sauce”
Pinterest is always coming in clutch for me! Summer dinners are upon us, and I was hunting for a new way to prepare chicken for the grill. I searched “Chicken skewers” on Pinterest and came up with lots of good results! This Moroccan chicken skewer recipe with “crazy good green sauce” looked so appetizing and easy! I always know that a recipe from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe is going to turn out- the likelihood for a Pinterest fail is low when using her recipes!
So without further ado, here is what you’ll need to make this at home:
CHICKEN:
Zest of 1 lemon (1-2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or ginger paste (see note) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse, kosher salt) 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1 /2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes GREEN SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro (lightly packed to measure) 1/2 cup fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives 3 tablespoons olive oil Zest of 1 lemon (1-2 teaspoons) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Pinch of coarse, kosher salt 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped (leave seeds in for more heat)
Insert Moroccan Chicken with green sauce.dvo Here is what to do, straight from Mel’s instructions:
For the chicken, in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, salt, coriander, and pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish (preferably with a lid), pour the marinade over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours (if marinating longer than that, the lemon juice might "cook" and toughen the meat).
For the sauce, in a blender or food processor add all the ingredients and puree until desired consistency. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grates with oil (I don't usually do this on my pellet grill, but I recommend doing so if chicken is prone to sticking on your grill). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden or metal skewers.
Grill for 6-8 minutes, turning once or twice, until cooked through. Serve the chicken skewers with the sauce.
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I hope you enjoy these flavors and find the method to be easy like I did!
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So without further ado, here is what you’ll need to make this at home:
CHICKEN:
Zest of 1 lemon (1-2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2-3 lemons) 1/4 cup olive oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or ginger paste (see note) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse, kosher salt) 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1 /2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes GREEN SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro (lightly packed to measure) 1/2 cup fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives 3 tablespoons olive oil Zest of 1 lemon (1-2 teaspoons) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Pinch of coarse, kosher salt 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped (leave seeds in for more heat)
Insert Moroccan Chicken with green sauce.dvo Here is what to do, straight from Mel’s instructions:
For the chicken, in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, salt, coriander, and pepper. Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish (preferably with a lid), pour the marinade over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours (if marinating longer than that, the lemon juice might "cook" and toughen the meat).
For the sauce, in a blender or food processor add all the ingredients and puree until desired consistency. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grates with oil (I don't usually do this on my pellet grill, but I recommend doing so if chicken is prone to sticking on your grill). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto wooden or metal skewers.
Grill for 6-8 minutes, turning once or twice, until cooked through. Serve the chicken skewers with the sauce.
dd
I hope you enjoy these flavors and find the method to be easy like I did!
Sources:
- https://www.melskitchencafe.com/moroccan-chicken-skewers-crazy-good-green-sauce/
Stefanie Hathaway
Monthly Newsletter Contributor since 2016
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