Caffeine Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
These bright, herby chicken skewers are the kind of recipe that makes a backyard grill night feel genuinely special. The chicken marinates in garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and oregano — a combination that keeps the meat juicy and packed with flavor from the inside out. The real magic happens at the end, when a warm paste of ground turmeric, cumin, olive oil, and lemon gets brushed over the hot skewers straight off the grill, coating every piece in a golden, aromatic finish. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of caffeine — no tea-based marinades, no coffee rubs, no cola brines — just clean, vibrant ingredients that let the herbs and spices do all the talking. It's a great reminder that skipping caffeine doesn't mean skipping bold flavor. Serve with extra lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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