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Tanzanian Chicken Mishkaki, Grilled, plated and ready to serve

This is mishkaki’s chicken version — the same char-grilled skewer tradition found across Tanzanian street food, applied to a leaner, quicker-cooking protein. The marinade stays simple and bright, letting the smoke from the grill do most of the real work.

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Tanzanian Chicken Mishkaki, Grilled

Chicken skewers built on the same street-food mishkaki tradition found elsewhere in this book, marinated and char-grilled hot and fast.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: East African

Servings: servings

Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs cubed
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Whisk marinade ingredients; toss with cubed chicken, cover, marinate at least 2 hours.
Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 10–12 minutes until charred and cooked through.
Rest 3 minutes before serving with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g

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Health Benefits

Chicken thighs provide complete protein along with iron and zinc.
Lime juice adds vitamin C to help offset the reduced produce intake typical of a keto diet.
Minimal added ingredients mean minimal added sugar or fillers of any kind.

Pairs Well With

Tanzanian Coconut & Herb Salad, Zanzibar Style
Tanzanian Grilled Vegetables, Coconut Marinade