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Herb Marinated Chicken Skewers

Tender chicken cubes marinated with paprika, cumin, and fresh herbs, then grilled or baked and finished with a bright green herb sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 | Mixing bowl |
  • 1 | Wooden or metal skewers |
  • 1 | Baking tray or grill |
  • 1 | Pastry brush | for sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 | lb | chicken breast | cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 | tsp | paprika |
  • 0.5 | tsp | ground cumin |
  • 0.5 | tsp | salt |
  • 0.25 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 2 | tbsp | chopped fresh cilantro |
  • 2 | tbsp | chopped fresh parsley |
  • 1 | | egg yolk |
  • 2 | tbsp | olive oil |
  • 3 | tbsp | green herb sauce | for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breast into even 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
  • Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add chopped cilantro and parsley.
  • Mix in egg yolk and olive oil until chicken is evenly coated.
  • Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
  • Grill or bake over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once.
  • Brush the hot skewers with green herb sauce.
  • Serve immediately with any remaining sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes before use.
Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chicken thighs can replace breast for extra moisture.
Store-bought chimichurri works as a quick green sauce substitute.