Smoky chicken skewers

Smoky chicken skewers

Area: Turkish

Category: Chicken

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Chicken Thighs6
Olive Oil2 tablespoons
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
sweet smoked paprika1 tsp
Garlic1 clove peeled crushed
Red Wine Vinegar1 tsp
Smoky AïoliTo serve

Instruction

  • step 1 You need 15 skewers: if wooden, soak in water for 10 mins
  • Cut chicken into 3cm pieces and place in a bowl
  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the spices, garlic and vinegar, toss well and season
  • You can do this up to a day before and refrigerate
  • step 2 Thread 2-3 pieces on each skewer
  • Pour remaining oil in a frying pan or rub onto a griddle pan
  • Get the pan hot and sear the chicken for 3-4 mins on each side – you may have to do this in batches, keeping the cooked skewers warm in a low oven
  • Serve with smoky aïoli if you like