Anything on a stick makes for a great appetizer as they're easy to pick up and eat without needing a plate. That's why we love these flavorful cumin-scented chicken skewers. Their savory flavor pairs beautifully with the tangy sweetness of the lemon and honey yogurt dipping sauce. It's a delicious appetizer that's perfect for any party.
Cumin Chicken Skewers with Lemon Yogurt Honey Dipping Sauce
Submitted to Foodista by Sonia Sanchez
Makes 12 skewers
For the lemon honey dipping sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons 100%% pure honey
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups Greek plain yoghurt
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the chicken skewers:
2 tablespoons toasted whole cumin seeds ground in a spice grinder
1 teaspoon sea salt
12 bite size cubes of fresh chicken from the breast or thighs
6 small blanched cippolini onions
12 wooden skewers soaked for 2 hours in water to prevent burning
In a mixing bowl, combine the 100%% pure honey, lemon juice, yoghurt, salt and pepper. Stir gently then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
With a sharp knife cut from the breast or thighs the 12 cubes of chicken, about 1 inch by 1 inch, meat only – no skin. In a shallow pie pan stir together the salt and cumin powder.
Remove the skewers from the water and place 2 pieces of chicken per skewer with an onion in between each of the cubes of chicken. Roll each skewer in the cumin mixture being sure to coat each side of the chicken.
On a hot griddle or in a hot cast iron skillet place about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, gently place the skewers to cook being sure to rotate to cook each side of the chicken. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes each side. Serve with the dipping sauce.
