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Ginger Chicken Skewers
These Ginger Chicken Skewers are loaded with vibrant flavors. They are doused in a creamy yogurt marinade seasoned with aromatic ginger and herbs, then seared to perfection.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 skewers
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- 1-2 lbs chicken breast cut into thick pieces.
- salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- The zest of one lemon
- the juice of one lemon
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 Tablespoon yogurt
Aioli Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayo
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 2 dashes of sesame oil
- salt and pepper
- sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley
- a bit of water to help thin out the sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken breast pieces, cumin, coriander, lemon zest, lemon juice, sesame oil, yogurt, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix until the chicken is well incorporated with the ingredients. A yogurt marinade will be the final look.
- Put the seasoned chicken pieces onto wooden skewers.
- Place a skillet or cast-iron pan over a medium-high flame, once the pan is hot, drizzle on olive oil and gently lay each skewer onto the pan. Be careful not to over-crowed the pan, otherwise, you won't get super crispy edges on the chicken.
- Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy . The internal temperature should reach 165 °F.
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Make the Aioli Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, add the mayo, lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper and simply mix until a creamy sauce forms. If the sauce is too thick, simply add a splash of water to create your desired consistency.
- Enjoy
Nutrition Information
Serving
1skewer
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.