BHA & BHT Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
Bright, herby, and kissed with warm spice, these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of meal that makes everyone hover around the grill waiting for a taste. The marinade leans hard on fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a trio of garden herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — delivering layers of flavor without a single preservative in sight. That matters more than it sounds, because BHA and BHT tend to sneak into bottled marinades, spice blends, and even some cooking oils, making store-bought shortcuts a minefield for anyone avoiding these additives. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward, from the garlic-infused olive oil to the ground turmeric and cumin that get brushed on right at the end. That finishing paste is the secret weapon — applied while the chicken is still hot off the grill, it blooms instantly into something fragrant and golden that coats every piece beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the table keeps everything tasting vivid and clean. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just a weeknight dinner, these skewers are proof that eating without synthetic additives doesn't mean eating without serious flavor.
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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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