Polish Grilled Chicken Skewers, Marjoram

📍 Where this dish comes from: Masurian Lake District (Mazury)
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Marjoram is arguably Poland’s signature herb, showing up in everything from soup to sausage, and these grilled chicken skewers put it front and center. They’re quick enough for a weeknight and simple enough to need nothing more than a good char.

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Polish Grilled Chicken Skewers, Marjoram

A simple, everyday grilled chicken skewer, seasoned with Poland's favorite savory herb.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Polish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp dried marjoram
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Whisk oil, marjoram, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
• Add chicken cubes and toss to coat thoroughly.
• Cover and marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
• Thread chicken onto skewers.
• Grill over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until charred at the edges and cooked through.
• Serve hot, straight off the grill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g

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Health Benefits

• Chicken thighs provide complete protein along with iron and zinc.
• Marjoram carries a long traditional history of digestive support.
• A quick, minimal-ingredient dish well suited to a weeknight dinner.

Pairs Well With

• Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad
• Polish Buraczki, Braised Beetroot Side