Moroccan chicken skewers
 
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A simple spice rub made from everyday ingredients makes these Moroccan chicken skewers both fast and flavorful, perfect for weeknight grilling.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Moroccan
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • Zest and juice of ½ a lemon, plus another ½ lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, passed through a garlic press
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. honey, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the lemon zest, juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of honey. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil.
  2. Toss the chicken in the spice mixture and set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. While the chicken marinates, heat a grill over high heat.
  4. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers. Put the remaining half lemon on the end of one of the skewers.
  5. Grill for 2 minutes a side over high heat. Reduce heat and grill until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes per side. Remove from grill.Drizzle the remaining teaspoon of honey on the cut side of the lemon, then squeeze the meon over the chicken. Serve immediately.
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