Yeast Free Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish
Bright, herby, and kissed with warm spice, these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of meal that feels special without demanding much from you. The marinade leans hard on fresh lemon juice, zest, and a trio of herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — to build layers of flavor that don't need any fermented or leavened ingredients to shine. That makes this a genuinely satisfying option when you're avoiding yeast, since every component is straightforward and clean with no hidden additives to second-guess. The real magic happens at the end, when a quick turmeric-cumin paste gets brushed over the hot skewers straight off the grill, melting into every crevice for a golden, aromatic finish. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting throughout, adding depth without any ingredient that could trip up a yeast-free approach. Serve everything with fresh lemon wedges and a scatter of parsley, and you've got a platter that looks like it came from a restaurant but came entirely from your own kitchen.
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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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