Chicken Skewers With Zathar Thyme And Sesame Marinade Recipes

THYME MARMALADE CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine everything except chicken and skewers in a large nonreactive bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at least 4 hours.
• When ready to cook, heat oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving marinade) and thread 1 piece of chicken on each skewer.
• Heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan until boiling and boil for 3 minutes. Cool a bit before using.
• Arrange skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes, flip skewers and baste with remaining marinade (you don't need to use it all). Bake about 5 more minutes, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast into 4 long strips.
• Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate chicken strips in the refridgerator for 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 175°C.
• Wet wooden skewers and thread chicken strips onto skewers.
• Pour some of the marinade on the bottom of an ovenproof pan, place the skewers in the pan and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH ZATHAR (THYME AND SESAME MARINADE)

Steps:

• Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
• To make the zathar spice mix, put the sesame seeds into a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat until golden and aromatic. Remove, let cool then transfer to a spice grinder (or clean coffee grinder). Add the thyme and salt and then blend to a coarse powder. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle. You will need 3 tablespoons for this recipe (put the remainder into an airtight container and keep in a cool place for future use).
• Put the 3 tablespoons of zathar spice mix and olive oil into a shallow dish and mix well. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to the Zathar oil and toss well until coated. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat the barbecue, then thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers and cook over hot coal for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, let rest briefly, sprinkle with chilli oil and lemon juice and serve hot with salad or pita bread.