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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 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 4 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

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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