Marinated Chicken Brochettes Recipe

Name: Marinated Chicken Brochettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skinless chicken breasts (6oz, 175g); 6 fresh bay leaves; 1/2 medium red onion, peeled, halved and separated into 8 layers; 1/2 large yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 8; 1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon other flavourless oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; marinade; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon peeled grated fresh ginger; 1 medium green chili, deeseded; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (cilantro); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 6 fluid ounces buttermilk; salt & fresh ground pepper; wooden skewer

Servings: persons

2 skinless chicken breasts (6oz, 175g)
6 fresh bay leaves
1/2 medium red onion, peeled, halved and separated into 8 layers
1/2 large yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 8
1 teaspoon peanut oil or 1 teaspoon other flavourless oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
marinade
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon peeled grated fresh ginger
1 medium green chili, deeseded
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 fluid ounces buttermilk
salt & fresh ground pepper
wooden skewer

1
To make the marinade.
2
Crush garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt until it becomes a puree. Add the grated ginger. Chop the chilie and coriander add to ginger and garlic with turmeric and black pepper. Mix with the buttermilk.
3
Now cut each breast into five pieces, then add to marinade and mix. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
4
30 minutes before cooking soak the wooden skewers for 30 minutes in hot water.
5
Preheat the grill to its highest setting for 10 minutes.
6
Dry the skewers and thread half a bay leaf on to each one, then a piece of chicken, a piece of onion and a piece of pepper. carry on alternating the bay leaf , chicken, onion and pepper until you have threaded five pieces of chicken on each skewer, finishing with half a bay leaf on each. Season with salt and pepper and brush the vegetables with a tiny amount of oil. Lay the brochettes on the grill rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Brush liberally with remaining marinade and grill them for 10 minutes, before turning them over and grilling for a another 10 minutes. Brushing with more marinade as they cook and watching them carefully so they do not burn.

1215

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skinless chicken breasts (6oz, 175g), 6 fresh bay leaves, 1/2 medium red onion, peeled, halved and separated into 8 layers, 1/2 large yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 8, and more.

Yes, Marinated Chicken Brochettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marinated Chicken Brochettes

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Variations & substitutions

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