Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon hot paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 8 cups loosely packed washed arugula or spinach; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large red onion, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
8 cups loosely packed washed arugula or spinach
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
2
In a small bowl, mix the paprika with 1 teaspoon of the garlic, the oregano and cumin.
3
Whisk in 1/3 cup of the olive oil and season the paprika oil with salt and pepper.
4
In another small bowl, combine the parsley, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, cayenne and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic.
5
Whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
6
Thread the chicken pieces onto 6 skewers.
7
Brush the chicken and onion slices all over with the paprika oil and arrange on the grill.
8
Cook the onions for 4 minutes, turning once, until they are slightly softened.
9
Grill the chicken for 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is cooked through.
10
Arrange the arugula on a platter.
11
Spread the onions and chicken on top, drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon hot paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Skewers with Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

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