Summery Spanish Chicken Skewers with a Smoky Paprika Marinade
When the sun’s out and the BBQ is calling, nothing hits the spot quite like these Summery Spanish Chicken Skewers. Juicy chunks of chicken are soaked in a tangy yogurt marinade bursting with smoky paprika, zesty lemon, and just the right kick of cayenne.
Equipment
- BBQ skewers
- BBQ grill or Stainless Steel Pan
- Cooking Tongs (long BBQ tongs are ideal)
- A large bowl for the marinade
- Plastic food wrap
- Basting brush
- Ceramic grater plate
- Serving platter
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 500 g chicken breast cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
- Green bell pepper cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
- Red bell pepper cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
For the marinade
- 50 ml Natural yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper for some heat
- 1 tsp Ñora Pepper crushed
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1 - Marinate chicken
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until combined50 ml Natural yogurt, 1 lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp Cayenne pepper, 1 tsp Ñora Pepper, 1 tsp White pepper, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, Salt to taste
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces (2.5cm) and add to the marinade. Give the chicken and the marinade a mix so the chicken is evenly covered.500 g chicken breast
- Cover with kitchen wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (a few hours is ideal, or overnight).
Step 2 - Prepare the skewers
- Thread the chicken, green pepper, and red pepper onto the skewers.Green bell pepper, Red bell pepper
- Baste with any remaining marinade right before grilling or frying.
- Grill over medium heat, turning the skewers every minute or two to ensure even cooking. They should take around 10-12 minutes.
- If pan-frying, fry for around 10-12 minutes, turning the skewers frequently.
Step 3 - Serve
- Serve your skewers on a plate over a bed of fresh lettuce.
- Right before serving, add a squeeze of fresh lemon and season to taste with some salt and pepper.
Notes
Cooking tips:
- Skewer tips: Prevent the chicken from sticking to wooden skewers by using soaked skewers or adding a little olive oil. Alternatively, use reusable metal skewers.
- Grilling technique: Grill over medium heat and turning the skewers frequently for even cooking.