Category: Poultry Dishes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Cooking spray
• 8 lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Thread chicken pieces evenly onto 16 (6-inch) skewers.
3. Place cumin and coriander in a small nonstick pan over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until toasted, stirring frequently. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder; pulse 3 times or until coarsely ground. Combine ground spices, ¼ teaspoon salt, paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spread spice mixture onto a large plate; lightly roll each skewer in spice mixture.
4. Combine remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper, onions, lemon juice, oil, and garlic in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
5. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 8 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Arrange skewers on a platter; drizzle with juice mixture. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 114, Fat 4.1g, Protein 17.5g, Carbohydrates 1.5g, Fiber 0.5g, Cholesterol 47mg, Iron 1.3mg, Sodium 190mg, Calcium 23mg