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Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Rosemary

Tender chicken thigh pieces are marinated with lemon, garlic and rosemary. The skewers stay juicy with a lightly charred surface and are delicious with a cool yoghurt sauce.

β—· 45 minutees 🍽 4 portioner servings ✦ Enkel
Chicken Skewers with Lemon and Rosemary
YOU WILL NEED

Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless chicken thigh fillets
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Wooden skewers, soaked
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE

Method

1

Step 1

Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces. Mix the lemon, garlic, oil, rosemary, paprika, salt and pepper.

2

Step 2

Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Thread onto the soaked skewers.

3

Step 3

Grill over medium heat, turning often, until fully cooked. Check that the centre reaches at least 70Β°C.

4

Step 4

Rest for a couple of minutes and serve with lemon wedges and yoghurt sauce.

A DELICIOUS FINISH

What should you serve with it?

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Wine or beer

Fresh Chardonnay or pale lager

The chicken is delicate, the lemon lively and the rosemary aromatic. Fresh Chardonnay complements the herbs without overpowering them; pale lager refreshes the palate.

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ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION

Elderflower cordial with lemon and soda water.

A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.

These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.

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