Chicken Skewers With Meyer Lemon Salsa
Serves: 3
Imelda VonRueden
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
59
Sweetness
58
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard
2
Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes
3
Strain juice into another bowl
4
Combine segments, 1 tablespoon strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 tablespoons scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well
5
Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside
6
Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper
7
In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric
8
Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat
9
Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes
10
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead
11
Cover and chill
12
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing
13
Preheat broiler
14
Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet
15
Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes
16
(Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill
17
) Transfer skewers to plates
18
Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken
19
Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon scallions
20
Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard
21
Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes
22
Strain juice into another bowl
23
Combine segments, 1 tablespoon strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 tablespoons scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well
24
Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside
25
Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper
26
In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric
27
Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat
28
Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes
29
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead
30
Cover and chill
31
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing
32
Preheat broiler
33
Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet
34
Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes
35
(Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill
36
) Transfer skewers to plates
37
Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken
38
Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon scallions