Low Sugar Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
Bright, herby, and kissed with warm spice, these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of dish that makes a weeknight feel like a backyard party. The marinade leans hard on fresh lemon juice, zest, and a trio of herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — to build real depth of flavor without a single drop of sweetener. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought marinades and spice blends sneak in honey, sugar, or sweetened sauces that quietly break an added-sugar-free approach. Here, every ingredient earns its place on its own merits. The real magic happens right after the chicken comes off the grill: a quick brush of turmeric, cumin, garlic-infused olive oil, and lemon juice creates a golden, aromatic finish that soaks into the hot skewers and makes them look as impressive as they taste. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting throughout, adding savory richness at every stage from marinade to finish. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top before serving and you've got a clean, vibrant plate that genuinely doesn't need anything else.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the turmeric-cumin finish
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
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