Spanish Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
45 minutes |
Servings:
4 |
Prep:
15 minutes |
Cook:
30 minutes
Spanish Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
45 minutes
Servings:
4
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Spanish Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce
45 minutes
Servings:
4
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
- 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh chopped oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
- 4 (4) cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (1) zest and juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) canola oil
- 8 (8) boneless skinless chicken thighs, or4 (4) boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain, Greek-style yogurt
- 1 cup (250 ml) cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 (1) clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh ground black pepper
Method
- In a large bowl combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and canola oil. Mix well.
- Add sliced chicken and toss to coat well. Cover bowl and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Preheat BBQ or grill to medium-high.
- Thread chicken onto 8 metal skewers. Cook skewers for 4-5 minutes each side, or until slightly charred and cooked through.
- For the Yogurt Sauce: Whisk yogurt, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to a small bowl.
- Refrigerate to chill until ready to serve.
- Serve skewers with yogurt sauce, extra lemon, cilantro and grilled flatbreads.