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SPICY HARISSA CHICKEN SKEWERS — AROMATIC & FLAVORFUL MARINADE

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SPICY HARISSA CHICKEN SKEWERS — AROMATIC & FLAVORFUL MARINADE

SPICY HARISSA CHICKEN SKEWERS — AROMATIC & FLAVORFUL MARINADE

These chicken skewers are lightly spicy from harissa and bursting with aromatic herbs and spices. The same marinade works great for pork or lamb skewers too.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min (+ marinating)

🍳 Grill Time: 20-25 min
🍽️ Servings: 3 (10 skewers)

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (or boneless thighs)
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp heaping harissa paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into cubes or strips slightly thicker than a finger.
  2. Place chicken in a bowl. In a separate cup, mix olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary (whole sprig or chopped for stronger flavor), harissa, salt, turmeric, and pepper. Pour marinade over chicken and mix well to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  3. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers as shown in photos. Do not discard marinade.
  4. Preheat grill (electric or charcoal) until very hot.
  5. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 10 minutes. Brush with reserved marinade, then turn and brush the other side.
  6. Grill another 10 minutes, turning and brushing marinade regularly. For even cooking, turn skewers on all sides, grilling about 2 minutes per side on each lateral face.
  7. Serve immediately with extra harissa for added heat and a fresh salad on the side.

💡 Tips

  • Chop rosemary into the marinade if you prefer a more intense herbal flavor; otherwise use whole sprig for subtle aroma.
  • Keep basting with marinade to maintain juiciness and boost flavor.
  • Adjust harissa quantity based on your spice tolerance.
  • Serve with cooling sides like yogurt or cucumber salad.

🍽️ Perfect For

  • Spicy BBQ and grilling sessions
  • Flavorful weeknight dinners
  • Middle Eastern and North African-inspired meals

📝 Final Thoughts

These harissa-marinated chicken skewers deliver a perfect balance of spice, citrus, and herbaceous aroma. They’re juicy, tender, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any grill party.