Recipe by Dale Gray of @thedaleyplate
Juicy Moroccan grilled chicken skewers with fresh cress, orange, olive & mint salad served with spiced orange vinaigrette. All made with the super aromatic @spicetribe Marrakesh Sitar blend (Think ginger, honey, orange peel, green cardamom & rosebud
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1lb boneless skinless chicken thigh pieces
- 1 tablespoon @spicetribe Marrakesh Sitar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Salad:
- 2 cups fresh watercress
- 1 cup fresh orange supremes (segments without pith)
- Handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup mixed olives
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange blossom honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Marrakesh Sitar
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Steps
- Place chicken in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients for chicken and gently toss to combine. Marinate for a minimum 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and thread chicken onto skewers. Cook for 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature is 165F.
- Divide watercress, orange wedges, mint and olives amongst plates with chicken. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, seal and shake to mix. Serve on the side.