Chicken Brochettes

Chicken Brochettes are a flavorful Moroccan BBQ dish, featuring marinated chicken skewers that are grilled to perfection. This low-carb meal is bursting with aromatic spices and is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
5. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
6. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 335
• Protein: 56 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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