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Spanish Chicken Skewers (Pinchitos)

Written By: Just Spice

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Prep Time:

15 Min

Cooking Time:

15 Min

Serving:

4 Portion

Category:

Main Course

Cuisine:

Spain

This Spanish chicken skewers are marinated and then grilled or baked to make a delicious healthy chicken kebab that's great by itself as main meal or as part of a tapas meal. 

 

You could serve them with olives, Spanish omelette, Spanish bean salad, crusty bread, or pitta bread. also, its great with Spanish rice or salad.

Ingredient

500 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (or lamb or pork) 

8 pre-soaked wooden skewers, about 15cm long 

 

Marinade: 

2 Tbsp Southern Spain Pinchito Blend 

3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 

1 teaspoon salt 

pinch saffron, infused with a tablespoon of boiling water 

1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano 

2 Tsp apple cider vinegar 

1 Tbsp olive oil 

shopped flat leaf parsley or chopped coriander

Instruction

1

Cut the chicken breasts or lamb into cubes 1 inch in size. Flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand. Place the meat in a large bowl and add Southern Spain Pinchito Blend, garlic & salt, saffron infused water, oregano, and vinegar - mix thoroughly. Then add the olive oil - mix again thoroughly, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for between 2 & 12 hours, so the flavours mingle and marinade into the meat. 

2

Light the charcoal barbecue. If cooking inside, turn the grill up to high, or use a smoking hot griddle or griddle pan. Thread the meat on to the skewers. 

3

Grill for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the outside is charred and the inside is still juicy but cooked. 

4

Sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley or fresh coriander, serve with a selection of salads and bread. Enjoy! ❤️ 

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