Chicken Skewers with Meyer Lemon Salsa

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Chicken Skewers with Meyer Lemon Salsa
This versatile salsa also pairs well with scallops or roast fish. For more on how to segment citrus, see How to Cut Perfect Slices of Citrus.

Makes 6 servings

Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Photograph by Marcus Nilsson

January 2012

Ingredients

• 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)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

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.

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