Delectable Paleo Spiced Chicken Skewers with Coconut-Coriander Chutney (Gluten-Free)

Allergens

None

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1
• inch cubes
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 large lemon
• Coconut
• coriander chutney (recipe follows) Coconut
• Coriander Chutney:
• 1 cup fresh coconut, grated
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, coconut oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon juice to the chicken mixture. Stir until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with spices. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
4. Grill chicken skewers for 5 6 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
5. For the coconut coriander chutney, combine grated coconut, cilantro, shredded coconut, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl.
6. Serve chicken skewers alongside the coconut coriander chutney for dipping.

Chef’s Insight

The key to perfectly spiced chicken is allowing enough time for marination. This allows the flavors to fully penetrate the meat, resulting in an incredibly tasty dish.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for those following a Paleo diet, as it uses no grains or dairy products. It can also be easily adapted to suit various dietary restrictions by substituting the meat and making adjustments to the spices used.