Ginger Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
These skewers are bright, herby, and packed with flavor — the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with pantry staples and a quick marinade. Garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon, parsley, thyme, and oregano do the heavy lifting, giving the chicken a fragrant, Mediterranean-leaning character that feels anything but plain. The real magic happens at the end, when a loose paste of turmeric, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil gets brushed over the hot skewers straight off the grill — it blooms instantly into something golden and aromatic. Many grilled chicken recipes lean on ginger as a go-to marinade ingredient, but this one proves you don't need it to build serious depth. Every element here is naturally free of it, so there's no swapping or substituting required — just cook and enjoy. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table ties everything together and keeps the flavors lively. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, these skewers are a reliable, crowd-pleasing option that never feels like a compromise.
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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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