Chicken Shish Recipe
This chicken shish recipe is perfect for grilling and offers a taste of the Mediterranean. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices, and then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- turmeric
- smoked paprika
- minced garlic
- sea salt
- lemon pepper
- fresh dill
- bell peppers
- onions
- bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken into cubes, ensuring they are all similar in size to ensure even cooking.boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a bowl, prepare the chicken shish marinade by combining the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, turmeric, smoked paprika, minced garlic, sea salt, lemon pepper, and fresh dill. Mix the ingredients well until they form a smooth marinade.lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, turmeric, smoked paprika, minced garlic, sea salt, lemon pepper, fresh dill
- Place the chicken cubes in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring that all the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the chicken to marinate and absorb the flavors.
- While the chicken is marinating, soak the bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill. This will also help the chicken cook evenly.bamboo skewers
- After the marinating time is complete, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and thread the chicken cubes onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers and onions for added flavor and colour.bell peppers, onions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Once preheated, place the skewers on the grill and cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a slightly charred exterior.
- Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will ensure that the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful and tender dish.