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Spanish Chicken Skewers

Flavor-Packed Spanish Chicken Skewers for Summer BBQ Bliss

Enjoy flavorful Spanish Chicken Skewers, featuring smoky paprika and vibrant bell peppers, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup natural yogurt Substitution: Use Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Substitution: Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Substitution: Avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic Substitution: Garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper Adjust according to preferred spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Ñora pepper Substitution: Smoked paprika can also work
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper Substitution: Black pepper can be used
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Omit for a milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Recommendation: Use La Vera Spanish smoked paprika
For the Skewers
  • 1 pound chicken breast Cut into 1-inch cubes, can substitute with boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 cups sweet bell peppers Use a mix of red, yellow, and green
  • wooden or metal skewers Soaked wooden skewers to prevent sticking

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cayenne pepper, Ñora pepper, white pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt to taste. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Chicken Marination
  1. Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Skewer Assembly
  1. Thread the marinated chicken pieces and sweet bell pepper chunks alternately onto each skewer, aiming for 4-5 pieces of chicken and a few peppers per skewer.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every minute or two until cooked through.
Serving
  1. Once grilled, remove the skewers and let them rest before serving over a bed of fresh lettuce with squeezed lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These skewers are perfect for summer BBQs and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months. Reheat on the grill or in the oven.

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