Chicken skewers with chilli coriander paste

for 4 people
Amanda Laird
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Amanda Laird

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Ingredients

1 ½ cupsFresh coriander, (chopped)
1 tspCumin seeds
1 cloveGarlic, (chopped)
1Green chilli, (chopped, seeds removed if less heat is desired)
1Lemon, (juice of)
1Avocado
½ cupOlive oil
1 to tasteSalt
600 gChicken thighs (Main)
1 to serveYoghurt
1 to serveCoriander

Directions

  1. Roast the cumin seeds in a dry pan until lightly toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a food processor with the coriander, garlic, chilli, lemon, avocado flesh, olive oil and salt. Process until combined.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces then place into a bowl and stir through the paste. Leave to marinate while soaking the skewers, which prevents them burning.
  3. Skewer the chicken pieces and either barbecue or grill until cooked - approximately 10 minutes. Serve with extra yoghurt, coriander and lemon.