Preserved Lemon Chicken Skewers
Highly flavorful chicken kabobs marinated in preserved lemon, garlic and spices
Prep Time 1 day d 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 1 day d 40 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
For the chicken:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp preserved lemon paste
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried italian herbs
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp dill
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Combine the marinade ingredients and a ziploc bag and mix well. Add the chicken and marinate overnight. Thread onto skewers and heat your grill or broiler to medium high.
Cook the chicken, turning the skewers once in a while, until cooked through and charred a bit on the edges. 20-25 minutes or so depending on your grill or oven.
Mix all of the ingredients for the sauce and taste and adjust salt/pepper/lemon as needed.
Serve with your choice of sides including rice, quinoa, olives, salad, feta, sauce, etc.
Keyword Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish