Seed Oil Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
These skewers hit every note you want from grilled chicken — bright, herby, and deeply savory with a warm spiced finish that makes them feel genuinely special. The entire recipe leans on garlic-infused olive oil from start to finish, which means there's no canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil anywhere in sight. That's a bigger deal than it sounds, since most marinades and grilling recipes default to refined oils without a second thought. Fresh lemon juice and zest, along with parsley, thyme, and oregano, build a marinade that keeps the chicken tender and fragrant after its time on the grill. The real magic comes at the end, when a quick paste of turmeric, cumin, olive oil, and lemon gets brushed over the hot skewers straight off the heat, blooming the spices and coating every piece in a golden, aromatic glaze. It's a simple technique that delivers a restaurant-quality finish with zero complicated steps. Serve with extra lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley, and this is the kind of meal that disappears fast.
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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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