Spiced Moroccan Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken marinated in warm spices and grilled to charred perfection in under 20 minutes. Bring North African heat to your weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 284
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes. Thread onto metal skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
Step 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Brush marinade all over the skewers, turning to coat evenly. Let sit 5 minutes.
Step 4
Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Lay skewers on the hot pan and sear without moving for 3 minutes until edges char and caramelize.
Step 6
Rotate skewers 90 degrees, sear another 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on both sides until chicken is cooked through, ~9 minutes total.
Tools you’ll need
- metal skewers (6–8 pieces)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet or grill pan
- tongs
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