GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

If you don’t have a grill or grill pan, preheat the broiler with top rack 6 inches from the heat source. Add spiced chicken skewers to a rimmed baking sheet and broil until lightly charred and tender, 6–8 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

   Garlic
 fresh cilantro
 piri piri spice
 red onion
 jasmine rice
 wooden skewers
 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
 red bell pepper
 lime

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1
Peel and finely chop 1 tablespoon garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add rice and 1½ teaspoons of the chopped garlic. Cook, stirring, until rice is toasted, 1–2 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 17 minutes. Cover to keep warm.
STEP 2
While rice cooks, heat a grill to high and lightly oil grill grates, if using. Soak wooden skewers in a shallow bowl or baking dish of water. Halve peppers, remove and discard stems and seeds, then cut into 1-inch squares. Peel and chop onion into 1-inch pieces, then finely chop ¼ cup onion. Pat chicken dry, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
STEP 3
In a large bowl, combine peppers, onion squares, chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, 2-3 teaspoons of the piri piri seasoning (depending on heat preference), and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Thread skewers alternating, between the chicken, onions, and peppers.
STEP 4
Heat a grill pan to medium-high, if using, and lightly oil grates. Working in batches, place chicken skewers on grill and cover with lid or cover grill pan with a rimmed baking sheet. Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, and vegetables are lightly charred, 10–15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining skewers.
STEP 5
Finely chop cilantro leaves and stems together. Squeeze 1 tablespoon lime juice into a small bowl. Cut any remaining lime into wedges. To the bowl with lime juice, add remaining chopped garlic, cilantro, chopped onions, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ⅓ cup oil; whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
STEP 6
Fluff garlic rice with a fork, then scoop onto plates and top with chicken skewers. Spoon herb sauce over top of skewers, with a squeeze of lime, if desired. Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 760kcal, Fat 32.0g, Proteins 41.0g, Carbs 72.0g