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Tanzanian Mishkaki Chicken Skewers

Chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful blend of ginger, garlic, lemon, and spices, grilled to perfection. Perfect as a starter, main dish, or side.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Tanzanian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 big onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger peeled and grated
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the Marinade: Blend onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, vegetable oil, paprika, turmeric, cumin, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken pieces with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
  • Grill Skewers: Grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Serve Mishkaki.