Paraben Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
These bright, herby skewers are the kind of meal that makes a weeknight feel like a backyard party. Boneless chicken gets a long soak in a marinade built from garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, parsley, thyme, and oregano — layers of flavor that actually penetrate the meat before it ever hits the grill. The real magic happens at the end, when a warm paste of turmeric, cumin, olive oil, and lemon gets brushed directly onto the hot, just-cooked skewers, blooming those spices into something deeply aromatic and golden. Every ingredient here is whole, fresh, and straightforward, which is exactly what you want when you're being careful about synthetic additives and preservatives hiding in bottled sauces or spice blends. Cooking from scratch with real herbs and single-ingredient spices puts you fully in control of what goes on the plate. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. These skewers are genuinely crowd-pleasing, but they're just as satisfying eaten straight off the platter on a quiet evening at home.
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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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