Paprika Chicken Skewer

Paprika Chicken Skewer

Simple flavours in this chicken skewer recipe and very easy to make ahead of time it is always a popular dish. You can cook this indoors in the oven or out on the BBQ.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 to 3 chicken breasts

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

4 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. paprika powder 

Salt to taste

1 tsp. black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Cut the chicken and bell peppers into cubes ready for the skewer. Place the bell peppers in one bowl.

Place into another bowl or bag the chicken along with minced garlic, paprika, pepper and 2 tbsps. of olive oil. Mix this well to combine and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

If you are using wood skewers soak them in a bowl of water for about 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160° Fan / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.

Thread the chicken and peppers on wood skewers alternatively and place in the for about 20 – 30 minutes or until done.

Turn the skewers every 5 minutes and brush with olive oil if required to get an even cooking.

Additional Notes:

Adjust the spices to suit your tastes. If you like less garlic or paprika then add less to the recipe. Throw in a few herbs occasionally or a squeeze of lemon.

Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes to the skewer as well as bell peppers.

Equipment Used:

Bowls or bag

Wooden Skewers.