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Yum Barbecued Chicken Skewers Recipe

Yum barbecued chicken skewers (espetadas de frango), marinated chicken pieces grilled to perfection, often served with sides.
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Yum Barbecued Chicken Skewers Recipe

Preparation time2 h 10 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In2 h 35 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

​4 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 5cm square pieces 4 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1 tsp each cumin and coriander seeds 3 cm piece fresh ginger 3 tsp pink salt flakes Frehsly cracked black pepper to taste 1 clove garlic, mincedFreshly grated nutmeg to taste 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 lemon, zest only, finely grated
​4 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 5cm square pieces 4 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp dried chili flakes 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1 tsp each cumin and coriander seeds 3 cm piece fresh ginger 3 tsp pink salt flakes Frehsly cracked black pepper to taste 1 clove garlic, mincedFreshly grated nutmeg to taste 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 lemon, zest only, finely grated
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Preparation

  1. Prepare chicken and place into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Place all remaining ingredients into a bowl and mix very well.
  3. Add the mix onto the chicken and stir until all surfaces are covered with the spice rub.
  4. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours before placing on skewers.
  5. Grill or BBQ on a high heat until well charred and cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with charred corn salsa, rice, salad...

Recipe & Photo Credit: Tenina Holder, tenina.com

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