Italian Chicken Skewers

Name: Italian Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more leaves for garnish; 8 skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes; 1 baguette French bread, cut into cubes

Published: Aug 27, 2015

2 Ratings

Lindsay Funston

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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Marinate the chicken in a quick savory mixture of tomato paste, olive oil, lots of garlic, and fresh parsley for the perfect accompaniment to grilled bread.

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Ingredients

1 lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp.
tomato paste
1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3
garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp.
chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more leaves for garnish
8
skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
1
baguette French bread, cut into cubes

Directions

1. Step 1Season chicken with salt and pepper. Make marinade: combine tomato paste, olive oil, garlic cloves, and chopped parsley in large bowl. Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer chicken and bread. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and bread slightly charred, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.