Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander, ground
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 if using bamboo skewers, place them in a shallow bowl of water to soak. coat grill grates with oil or high-heat cooking spray.
• 2 heat the grill on high ( or load with charcoal & start fire to grey-coated coals & hot heat).
• 3 in a large zip-close plastic bag, combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, mustard powder and salt. close the bag and shake to blend the seasonings.
• 4 place the chicken in the bag, then add the olive oil.
• 5 close the bag, gently pressing out any air.
• 6 gently knead the chicken, working the seasonings and oil so it thoroughly coats all of the meat. (i plan to toss it in the fridge overnight at this point).
• 7 place a chicken tender on each skewer. place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the meat reaches at least 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.