Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into Β½-inch strips (or use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness)
3 tablespoons mild harissa paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (raw honey adds wonderful complexity)
Β½ teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 crushed garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons natural or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Instructions
1-Make the marinade: Whisk together mild harissa, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
2-Coat the chicken: Add chicken strips to the marinade and mix until every piece is evenly coated.
3-Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight, or 30 minutes at room temperature (in fridge if over 1 hour).
4-Soak skewers: About 30-60 minutes before grilling, soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.
5-Thread skewers: Thread each chicken strip horizontally onto the soaked skewers.
6-Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (400Β°F), grill skewers 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165Β°F.
7-Make sauce: Place crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, and chopped fresh mint into a food processor.
8-Blend sauce: Process until smooth and creamy; add a splash of water or buttermilk for a thinner consistency if desired.
9-Serve: Drizzle the garlic mint sauce generously over the hot skewers and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ For more heat, add Β½ teaspoon of spicy harissa or a pinch of cayenne to the marinade.
π₯© This recipe also works beautifully with lamb, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu β just adjust grilling times accordingly.
π₯ The garlic mint sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead; serve with warm pita, couscous, or a Mediterranean salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 skewers
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
