Chicken skewers recipe

Chicken skewers

5 ratings

Prep Time:10 mins

Cooking Time:20 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Cost:Low

This is an ideal snack food that can be rustled up while the kids are playing. Plus, it can be eaten on the go!

Ingredients

2 large chicken fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove of garlic
1 whole lemon
Wooden skewer sticks

Method

Cut the chicken fillets into strips
Place the skewers carefully lengthways down the chicken
Grate or mince the garlic, juice the lemon and add the garlic and lemon juice to the oil
Drizzle over each strip of chicken
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4
Leave the chicken covered in the fridge to marinate while the oven heats up
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally so it cooks evenly

What you will need

Baking tray
Cheese grater
Mixing bowl

Serving suggestions

Add tandoori spices to the chicken and once cooked add fruits like pineapple or mango and serve with a cool yogurt and cucumber dip for an exotic twist.

Soak the wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before cooking to avoid burning them.

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