MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWERS
This dish is one of the best dishes from the Ottoman Empire. The secret behind the juicy chicken is the marinade. It is the mother of all marinades.
4-6 PORTIONS
INGREDIENTS
- ⅖ cup (50 g) minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- ⅖ cup (95 ml) lemon juice
- 3 cups (710 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- ⅖ cup (12 g) fresh thyme
- 1 whole chicken
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, mustard, and lemon juice. Gradually add the oil while whisking to create a creamy dressing.
- Stir in the tomato puree and fresh thyme to the marinade.
- Skin and debone the chicken and cut it into pieces. Soak the chicken in the marinade, preferably overnight, in the fridge.
- Thread the chicken pieces on wooden or metal skewers, alternating with pieces of pepper and whole mushrooms if desired.
- Grill the skewers on a barbecue or in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken skewers with a good aioli, lettuce, and potatoes. Enjoy!
