Carrageenan Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
Bright, herby, and finished with a warm spice glaze, these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of recipe that makes a weeknight feel like a backyard party. The marinade layers garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and oregano together into something genuinely fragrant and bold — and the chicken soaks it all up beautifully in as little as 30 minutes. What makes this dish especially smart is that every single ingredient is whole and straightforward, with no processed additives or thickeners hiding anywhere on the list. Carrageenan tends to sneak into marinated or pre-seasoned proteins at the grocery store, so building your own marinade from scratch like this is the cleanest way to stay clear of it entirely. The real showstopper is the turmeric-cumin finish — brushed over the hot skewers straight off the grill, it creates a golden, aromatic crust that looks stunning on a platter. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley over the top pull everything together with a pop of brightness. Simple enough for a casual dinner, impressive enough to serve to guests.
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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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