Best 8 Chicken Skewers With Meyer Lemon Salsa Recipes

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Chicken skewers with Meyer lemon salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its zesty, tangy, and aromatic fusion of flavors. This culinary creation features succulent chicken skewers, perfectly grilled or roasted to achieve a tender and juicy texture, and a refreshing Meyer lemon salsa that adds a pop of brightness and acidity. The combination of tender chicken and zesty lemon salsa creates a harmonious balance, making this dish perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a special celebration, or a weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, chicken skewers with Meyer lemon salsa is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MEYER LEMON SALSA



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Chicken     Broil     Healthy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Meyer lemons
1/2 cup finely chopped English hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, divided
1 serrano chile (with seeds), finely chopped
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Special Equipment:
12 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes. Strain juice into another bowl. Combine segments, 1 Tbsp. strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 Tbsp. scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside. Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric. Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing. Preheat broiler. Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. (Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill.) Transfer skewers to plates. Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken. Garnish with remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro and 1 Tbsp. scallions.

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH LEMON AND HONEY



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield about 17 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon zaatar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cracked
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, zaatar and salt. Set aside.
  • For the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and coriander seeds. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; add to the bowl and toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Thread the chicken strips onto 8-inch skewers. Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove to a platter. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MEYER LEMON SALSA



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This versatile salsa also pairs well with scallops or roast fish.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Fruit     Poultry     Broil     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Dinner     Lunch     Lemon     Cucumber     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Meyer lemons
1/2 cup finely chopped English hothouse cucumber
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, divided
1 serrano chile (with seeds), finely chopped
Pinch of sugar
1 Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1 Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
Special Equipment
12 metal skewers

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut all peel and white pith from lemons; discard. Working over a medium bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl; squeeze in juice from membranes and discard membranes. Strain juice into another bowl.
  • Combine segments, 1 tablespoon strained lemon juice (reserve remaining juice for another use), cucumber, 2 tablespoons scallions, and chile in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in sugar; season salsa with salt and set aside.
  • Place chicken in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a mini-processor or blender, purée 1/4 cup cilantro, yogurt, vegetable oil, garlic, coriander, and turmeric. Pour marinade over chicken; toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before continuing.
  • Preheat broiler. Thread 4 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning once and watching closely to prevent burning, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. (Alternatively, grill skewers over medium-high heat on a gas grill or over medium heat on a charcoal grill.) Transfer skewers to plates. Spoon Meyer lemon salsa over chicken. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and 1 tablespoon scallions.

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH MEYER LEMON



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Instead of letting the age-old combination of salt and time tame the bitterness of lemon pith, heat and sugar speed the process along here, pickling the citrus in minutes. Just blanch a thinly sliced lemon to remove some of its bite, then simmer it again in a pot of heavily sugared and salted water. You'll end up with lemon slivers that are at once salty, sweet, sour and bitter - and far more interesting than they should be given the amount of work that went into them. They get even better when you fry them in oil, letting their flavors caramelize and turn honeyed. This technique works particularly well with Meyer lemons but regular lemons can work, too. If you use this substitution, blanch them in plain water twice before simmering them in the sugar-salt mixture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced rosemary
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 Meyer lemons
2 tablespoons sugar
2 leeks, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Trim the ends from 1 lemon, quarter lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice quarters crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the lemon slices, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain under cold running water. Rinse out the pot and refill it with 1 cup water, the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil. Drop in the blanched lemon slices and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain under cold running water, pat dry.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil. It should start to shimmer immediately; add the lemon slices and stir-fry quickly until golden. Stir in the leeks and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until leeks are soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Push the leek mixture to one side of the skillet; stir in the chicken mixture and sear, without moving, about 4 minutes. Mix in the leeks and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3 to 6 minutes more. Drizzle with juice from the remaining lemon half, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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This easy-to-assemble recipe, with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies, is always a hit at parties. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch slices
3 medium onions, cut into wedges
12 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Pour half into a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Pour the remaining marinade into another large bowl. Add the zucchini, onions and tomatoes; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken and vegetables for up to 4 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN ON LEMONGRASS SKEWERS



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Tangy lime and coriander chicken pieces on lemongrass skewers. Perfect for a summer bbq, but can also be grilled indoors. (prep time includes marinade time, so may change depending on how long chicken is marinated for)

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 stalks lemongrass
1/3 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon lime rind, grated
1/4 cup coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
6 chicken breasts
1/4 cup lime juice
2 small birds eye chiles, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup macadamia nut oil
1 tablespoon raw sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Cut approx 3cm (1.2in) from the lemongrass (not the hard white part, the other end). Finely chop.
  • Combine chopped lemongrass, peanut oil, lime rind and coriander in a shallow non-reactive dish.
  • Cut each chicken breast into 4, and thread onto lemongrass skewers. The lemongrass skewers may bend, if this happens carefully use a knife to cut a slit into the chicken - it should thread on easily now.
  • Place skewers in with marinade and turn to fully coat.
  • Cover and marinade for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Cook skewers on lightly oiled bbq until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake to combine.
  • Serve chicken skewers over rice (optional) and top with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 30.6

CHICKEN & LEMON SKEWERS



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These chicken skewers in flatbreads taste great as well as being healthy and an easy-to-make dinner for hectic weeknights

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small pack mint , leaves picked
150g natural yogurt , plus extra to serve (optional)
1 lemon , zested and juiced
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
2cm piece ginger , grated
4 skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 6 pieces
4 wholemeal flatbreads or pittas
2 Little Gem lettuces , sliced
1 small red onion , sliced, to serve
pickled red cabbage , chilli sauce and hummus, to serve (all optional)
4 metal or wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Chop half the mint and put in a bowl with the yogurt, half the lemon juice, all the lemon zest, spices and ginger. Mix well and season with lots of black pepper and a pinch of salt. Add the chicken pieces, mix well and put in the fridge for 20-30 mins. Meanwhile, soak 4 large wooden skewers in water for at least 20 mins (or use metal ones).
  • When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat your grill to a medium heat and line the grill tray with foil. Thread the chicken onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers and grill for 15-20 mins, turning halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
  • Warm the flatbreads under the grill for a couple of seconds, then serve them topped with the lettuce, chicken, red onion, remaining lemon juice and mint, and any optional extras such as extra yogurt or pickled cabbage, chilli sauce and hummus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

LEMON CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Taken in the issue of June 2003 of Coup de Pouce. I tried this recipe and it's really good. In the preparation time, there is 15 minutes included for the marinade time.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and cut in 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together : olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the pieces of chicken and toss to coat well. Let marinade for 15 minutes. (You can prepare the pieces of chicken until that step and cover with plastic wrap. They'll be good until 24 hours in the fridge).
  • Prepare barbecue to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and put them on 8 metal skewers (or wood skewers but soaked in water), alternate with the pieces of green bell pepper. Put the skewers on a greased grill and cook 12 to 16 minutes or until the chicken is golden and is not pink inside. Turn the chicken skewers occasionnaly.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your skewers and salsa.
  • Marinate the chicken. Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help to keep it moist and juicy while it cooks.
  • Soak the skewers. Soaking the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using will help to prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. Cooking the chicken over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Make the salsa just before serving. This will ensure that the salsa is fresh and flavorful.
  • Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tzatziki sauce, hummus, or tahini sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken skewers with Meyer lemon salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The combination of grilled chicken, fresh salsa, and tangy lemon flavor is sure to please everyone at your next party or gathering.

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