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Harissa chicken skewers

These Harissa chicken skewers are perfect for barbecues, parties and laid-back suppers. The marinating can be done in advance, so you can concentrate on your guests! Serve with a salad, cous-cous or flatbread.
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Resting Time 4 hours
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g chicken breast diced
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp harissa paste
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 handful tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix the harissa paste, spices, lemon juice and zests in a mixing ball. Add the chicken pieces and massage them, until well covered.
  2. Cover the bowl and rest in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile soak some wooden skewers in warm if you’re using wooden ones).
  4. Take the chicken out of the fridge. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat your BBQ or grill.
  6. Cut the pepper into bite-sized chunks.
  7. Thread the chicken and veggies onto the skewers.
  8. Cook the skewers over medium flame, until lightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.