Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Yield: 4 servings

3-4 chicken breasts

3 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp garlic, minced

3 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 tsp ground cumin

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

1/2 tsp chili flakes

salt and pepper

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken. Mix well.

2. Cut chicken into 1-2 inch pieces. Add pieces to marinade, and stir to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes, or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Skewer chicken onto pre-soaked skewers. Place on prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.

https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/772/chicken-souvlaki

Chicken Satay Skewers

Yield: 4 servings

800g chicken thigh, cut into strips (or tofu)

3 shallots, coarsely chopped

2 stalks lemongrass, coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic

3 slices ginger

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp oil

Garnish:

1/4 cucumber, coarsely chopped

1/2 red onion, cut into wedges

1. Blend shallots, lemongrass, garlic, and ginger in a small food processor until it becomes a smooth paste. Mix the paste with chicken and add coriander, cumin, turmeric, brown sugar, salt, and oil and combine well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.

2. Soak skewers in water while chicken is marinating chicken.

3. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and brush with oil.

4. Grill for couple of minutes on each side.

5. Serve with cucumber and red onion and peanut sauce.

Orange, Olive, and Oregano Chicken Skewers

Yield: 8 skewers

2 large chicken breasts, cubed into 1 ½-inch pieces

1/2 cup orange juice

zest of 1 orange

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp oregano leaves, chopped

1 tsp minced garlic

salt and pepper

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted

2 cups zucchini, sliced

1. Soak skewers for 30 minutes.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss chicken to combine. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

3. Prepare kabobs by alternating chicken, olives, and zucchini. Discard marinade.

4. Grill kabobs over medium heat (350F) for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and tender.

5. Let rest a few minutes and serve warm.


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Asian Beef Skewers

Yield: 2 servings

2 beef tenderloin steaks

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1/3 cup tamari

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp maple syrup 

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 knob ginger, grated

1 tsp red chili flakes

2 tbsp sesame seeds

3 stalks green onions, sliced

1. Soak 6 skewers in water.

2. Prepare the marinade by mixing the oils, tamari, coconut sugar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 2 stalks of green onion together.

3. Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.

4. Place beef cubes in a bowl, and pour the marinade over. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.

5. Preheat grill.

6. Place the meat on the skewers.

7. Grill on medium high for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will cook the beef to medium rare.

8. Place on a serving platter. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green onions.

https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/2012/08/asian-sesame-beef-skewers/