Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers are smoky, savory, and bursting with warm spices — a street food-style dish with major North African flair. Perfect for grilling, meal prep, or a mezze-style dinner spread. Serve it with a cool yogurt sauce and you’re golden. 🇲🇦🔥🍢
🌶️ Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers
🛒 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
For the marinade:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (plus more for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
- Make the Marinade:
- In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 3–4 hours for deep flavor.
- Skewer & Grill:
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers 5–6 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
- Oven: Broil on high for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Stovetop: Cook in a grill pan over medium heat, turning to sear all sides.
- Serve:
- Garnish with more fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
🍽️ Serve With:
- Warm pita or flatbread
- Cucumber yogurt sauce or harissa
- Couscous salad, tabbouleh, or roasted chickpeas
- Pickled onions or olives for a salty contrast
Want to make a rice bowl, wrap, or Moroccan-style plate out of this? Or a veggie version with halloumi or eggplant? Just say the word!
