Chimichurri Chicken Skewers with Lemon Rice
These colourful chicken skewers are smoky at the edges, juicy in the middle and full of fresh-tasting herb flavour. Served over fluffy lemon rice, they make a cheerful family dinner or an easy outdoor feast. Chimichurri Seasoning does the hard work, so there is no long list of herbs to measure.
🥣 Ingredients
- 600g skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 2½ tbsp Chimichurri Seasoning, divided
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon
- 250g basmati rice
- 500ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
- Fresh parsley, optional, to serve
👩🍳 Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes. Thread the chicken and red pepper onto the skewers.
- Mix 2 tbsp Chimichurri Seasoning with 2 tbsp olive oil and the juice of half the lemon. Coat the skewers and leave for 20 minutes, or chill for up to 4 hours.
- Rinse the rice, then cook it in the stock according to the packet instructions. Fluff with a fork and stir through the zest of the lemon, the remaining ½ tbsp seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Cook the skewers under a hot grill, on a barbecue or in a griddle pan for 12–15 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and completely cooked through.
- Pile the skewers over the lemon rice and serve with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.
⏱️ Timings
- Prep: 20 minutes, plus optional marinating
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Serves: 4
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with grilled courgettes, a tomato salad or a spoonful of cooling yoghurt.
💚 Why This Recipe Works
Chicken thighs stay succulent over high heat, while lemon wakes up the oregano, basil, parsley and thyme in the blend. The seasoned rice catches every drop of the juices.
🌿 Try It With
Add extra herbal freshness with Parsley, or give the rice a citrusy kick with Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
🍽️ More Recipes Using Chimichurri Seasoning
- Chimichurri Butter Beans with Tomatoes & Sourdough
- Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Peppers
- Roasted Aubergine with Chimichurri & Feta
- Chimichurri Prawns with Charred Corn
- Chimichurri Steak with Crispy Garlic Potatoes
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