Grilled Chicken Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
43 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Description
The recipe begins by marinating sliced chicken breast strips in a mix of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. This allows the meat to absorb citrusy brightness, sweetness, and warm spices. Meanwhile, the green curry yogurt sauce is prepared by blending Greek yogurt with fresh basil, cilantro, parsley, mint, scallion, garlic, green curry paste, jalapeño, lime zest, rice vinegar, olive oil, and salt, resulting in a creamy, herbaceous, and lightly spicy condiment.
The chicken is skewered on soaked wooden sticks and grilled over medium-high heat to achieve lightly charred edges while keeping a tender and juicy inside. The grilled skewers are served with the green curry yogurt sauce, enhancing the dish's fresh and exotic flavors. The interplay of the citrus marinade and herbaceous sauce makes this well-suited for outdoor grilling meals or casual gatherings.
Using soaked skewers helps prevent charring during grilling. The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated, keeping well for several days. This recipe calls for slicing chicken against the grain for tenderness, and grilling is done with attention to clean, oiled grates to prevent sticking. Leftover sauce keeps in the refrigerator for a few days.
Ingredients
for the chicken and marinade:
- ⅓ c. olive oil
- ⅓ c. lime fresh squeezed juice
- 3 garlic minced, large cloves
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. oregano dried
- 1 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper ground
- 2 lbs. chicken breast fillet sliced against the grain into long 1/4"-thick strips, boneless, skinless, brand Gold'n Plump®
for the green curry yogurt sauce:
- 2 c. Greek yogurt whole milk
- 1 c. basil chopped, leaves
- 1 c. cilantro chopped, leaves
- ¼ c. parsley chopped, flat-leaf, leaves
- ¼ c. mint chopped, leaves
- ¼ c. scallion green sliced
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 3 T. green curry paste
- 1 T. jalapeño minced
- lime fresh zest from half a large lime
- ½ T. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- *Note: If using wood skewers (these are my favorite wood skewers), be sure to let them soak in water for a few hours prior to grilling, soaking overnight is even better.
- for the grilled chicken skewers: In a medium bowl that is low and wide, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken and fold to incorporate. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while preparing the green curry yogurt sauce.
- for the green curry yogurt sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a blender (we love our Vitamix!) and blend until smooth. This can be made a few hours prior to grilling, if desired - just refrigerate in a covered container until ready to use. Keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days, if there should be any leftovers.
- to grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make sure grates are scrubbed clean and then oiled. (To oil the grates, add some vegetable oil to a small bowl. Then fold a heavy paper towel a few times to make a smaller square. With a tongs, grasp the folded paper towel and dip it into the oil until the paper towel is drenched. Then run the paper towel over the grates, repeating until all grill grates are thoroughly oiled.) Thread the long slices of chicken onto wood or metal skewers, weaving the chicken onto the skewers in an accordion shape. Grill chicken on the two flattened, wider sides of each skewer for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until just cooked through and no longer opaque. Take care to not over cook, as this will result in dry chicken. Serve grilled chicken skewers with green curry yogurt sauce and additional fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for several hours or overnight to prevent burning on the grill.
- Slice chicken against the grain into uniform strips to ensure tenderness and even cooking.
- Prepare the green curry yogurt sauce ahead and refrigerate; it keeps well for a few days.
- Grill on a clean, oiled grate over medium-high heat to achieve a good sear without sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1176mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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