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Smoky chicken skewers

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Smoky chicken skewers, a Turkish main
Cuisine
Turkish
Course
Main
Ready in
20 min
Effort
Some steps

Ingredients

×1
  • 6 Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic
  • 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • To serve Smoky Aïoli

Method

  1. You need 15 skewers: if wooden, soak in water for 10 mins.
  2. Cut chicken into 3cm pieces and place in a bowl.
  3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the spices, garlic and vinegar, toss well and season.
  4. You can do this up to a day before and refrigerate. step 2 Thread 2-3 pieces on each skewer.
  5. Pour remaining oil in a frying pan or rub onto a griddle pan.
  6. Get the pan hot and sear the chicken for 3-4 mins on each side – you may have to do this in batches, keeping the cooked skewers warm in a low oven.
  7. Serve with smoky aïoli if you like.

Tags

  • chicken

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