Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce
Juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly zesty, these Chicken Skewers with Green Sauce are a must-try for your next grilling session. Tender bites of marinated chicken are infused with Mediterranean-inspired spices like cumin, paprika, and fresh garlic, then perfectly charred on the grill for a smoky essence. But the real star is the vibrant homemade green sauce—a tantalizing blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of jalapeño for a hint of heat, balanced with a drizzle of honey. This quick and easy recipe is ready in under an hour, making it the perfect choice for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues. Serve these skewers with the bright green sauce either drizzled over the top or as a dipping option, and watch the bold flavors steal the show! Perfect for healthy eating, keto-friendly menus, or just a flavorful spin on grilled chicken, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 12 wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, mix well to coat evenly, and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the green sauce by placing parsley, cilantro, lime juice, chopped jalapeño, honey, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
Blend the green sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice to taste, then set aside.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
Grill the chicken skewers for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Serve the chicken skewers drizzled with the green sauce or with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 5392 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 258.2 g | 516% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3453 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
