Chicken Skewers With Zathar (thyme And Sesame Marinade)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 750 g chicken breast fillets, chopped into bite size pieces
• 8 wooden skewers
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 15 g fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• chili oil (optional) or chili powder, with olive oil (optional)
• 1 -2 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
• mixed salad green (optional)
• pita bread (optional)

Recipe

• 1 soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
• 2 to make the zathar spice mix, put the sesame seeds into a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat until golden and aromatic. remove, let cool then transfer to a spice grinder (or clean coffee grinder). add the thyme and salt and then blend to a coarse powder. alternatively, use a mortar and pestle. you will need 3 tablespoons for this recipe (put the remainder into an airtight container and keep in a cool place for future use).
• 3 put the 3 tablespoons of zathar spice mix and olive oil into a shallow dish and mix well. cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to the zathar oil and toss well until coated. let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• 4 preheat the barbecue, then thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers and cook over hot coal for 2-3 minutes on each side. remove from heat, let rest briefly, sprinkle with chilli oil and lemon juice and serve hot with salad or pita bread.