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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Paprika Chicken Skewers

    By Dannii · Published 22nd October 2019 · Updated 25th May 2020 · 22 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1049 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    These Paprika Chicken Skewers are smokey, a little bit spicy, and a delicious way to make a chicken dinner a little bit more exciting. Served with a smokey aioli dip, they are a must at a tapas dinner party, or BBQs and picnics. If you don't include the marinating time, these are ready in just 10 minutes!

    Paprika Chicken Skewers on a blue plate with a small dish of creamy dip

    Chunks of chicken breast marinated in smokey paprika, garlic, lemon and a little bit of chilli and then threaded on wooden skewers and griddled. A really easy dish to make in a big batch to feed a crowd and along with the smokey aioli, these will be very popular. 

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    • Why should you try it?
    • Step by step
    • What to serve these with
    • Smokey aioli
    • Can this be made in advance?
    • Best way to cook them
    • How to store
    • Extra tips
    • More Spanish recipes
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    Why should you try it?

    • A new way to enjoy chicken
    • Ready in just 10 minutes (not including marinating time)
    • High in protein
    • Great for BBQs and picnics
    • Lots of ways to serve it
    • Just 206 calories a serving

    Step by step

    One: Put the chicken in a bowl.

    Chunks of raw chicken breast in a metal mixing bowl

    Two: Add the olive oil, paprika, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar and chilli powder. Mix and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

    Chunks of raw chicken breast and seasoning in a metal mixing bowl

    Three: Thread the chicken on to mini skewers (that have been pre-soaked).

    12 uncooked chicken skewers arranged in a circle on a white plate

    Four: Heat some oil in a griddle pan and cook the skewers for 4 minutes each side, until cooked through.

    A square griddle pan with eight uncooked chicken skewers in it

    Five: Mix together the aioli ingredients. Serve the chicken and aioli together.

    Paprika Chicken Skewers on a plate with paprika dip. Toasted slices of bread are next to the plate

    These skewers are cooked to perfection and the chicken practically melts in your mouth. The smoked paprika adds real depth to the chicken, with lots of flavour without adding lots of extra calories.

    What to serve these with

    These chicken skewers can be served with almost anything. If you would serve it with chicken, then these skewers are perfect with it. We love it with creamy mashed potatoes, rice, flatbreads and salad or on our Winter Vegetable Salad.

    A tapas set up with chicken skewers, chorizo, goat's cheese, bread and tomatoes

    If we are putting together a little tapas dinner, then these are a must. They are really filling and healthy, so it adds a nice lighter element to the meal.

    Smokey aioli

    One thing that is a must to serve with this dish is a smokey aioli. It's so simple to put together by just mixing store bought aioli, paprika and lemon juice, but it intensifies the paprika flavour. You will want to dip everything in to this.

    Smokey paprika dip on a plate with chicken skewers

    Can this be made in advance?

    Yes, you definitely can and I would recommend it as it gives the chicken time to marinate. These are perfect for a tapas dinner party, so you want to be able to make as much as you can ahead of time and then just cook these fresh as you are setting everything else on the table.

    These chicken will keep in the fridge for about 24 hours before they will need to be cooked. Put the marinated chicken in an air tight container and then thread it before you are ready to cook it.

    Best way to cook them

    We cooked ours on the stove in a griddle pan, as they are only mini skewers and they took no time at all to cook. However, you could cook them under the grill, in the oven or on the BBQ too.

    How to store

    Any leftover skewers will keep fresh in an air tight container for around 3 days. We wouldn't recommend reheating them, as the chicken can get a little dry. So we use leftovers cold in things like salads and sandwiches.

    Extra tips

    • We made these as mini skewers, as they are great for sharing at a dinner party or on a party food table. But you could cut the chicken in to larger chunks and thread on to bigger skewers.
    • Make sure you choose smoked paprika and buy the best quality that you can. You really will taste the difference.
    • This has a little kick of heat from the chilli powder, however you could leave it out.
    • These are best when marinated for at least 4 hours. However, they can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 24 hours.
    • We cooked ours on a griddle pan, as it was rally quick. However these can also be cooked under the grill, in the oven or on the BBQ. Cooking times will vary though.

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    Recipe

    Paprika Chicken Skewers on a plate with paprika dip. Toasted slices of bread are next to the plate

    Paprika Chicken Skewers

    These Paprika Chicken Skewers are smokey, a little bit spicy, and a delicious way to make a chicken dinner a little bit more exciting.
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    4.73 from 29 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Tapas
    Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Marinating time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 206kcal
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    Ingredients

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    For the chicken

    • 300 g chicken breast cut into 1 inch chunks
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 0.5 teaspoon chilli powder

    For the dip

    • 50 g aioli
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    Instructions

    • Put the chunks of chicken in a bowl
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Put in the refrigerator for 2 hours
    • Thread the marinated chicken onto pre-soaked wooden skewers
    • Heat some oil in a griddle pan and cook the chicken skewers for 4 minutes on each side
    • Mix the dip ingredients together and serve in a bowl with the cooked chicken skewers

    Notes

    • We made these as mini skewers, as they are great for sharing at a dinner party or on a party food table. But you could cut the chicken in to larger chunks and thread on to bigger skewers.
    • Make sure you choose smoked paprika and buy the best quality that you can. You really will taste the difference.
    • This has a little kick of heat from the chilli powder, however you could leave it out.
    • These are best when marinated for at least 4 hours. However, they can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 24 hours.
    • We cooked ours on a griddle pan, as it was rally quick. However these can also be cooked under the grill, in the oven or on the BBQ. Cooking times will vary though.

     

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 3skewers | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Hayley

      January 08, 2022 at 8:56 am

      How much chilli powder? The ingredients don’t list it.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        January 08, 2022 at 10:03 pm

        Sorry - it should be 0.5 tsp

        Reply
    2. Johanna

      March 24, 2021 at 1:04 am

      Will definitely make it again

      Reply
    3. Kristen

      October 30, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken is so good! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Julia

      October 30, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make! You can't go wrong with this appetizer when entertaining at home.

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      October 30, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like a great weeknight dinner -- just a few ingredients and a quick grill - I think I'll use our gas grill for these -- extra char flavor!

      Reply
    6. kim

      October 30, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These are absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making again and again!

      Reply
    7. Cookilicious

      October 25, 2019 at 4:13 am

      Would love to try a vegetarian version of this recipe using tofu probably!

      Reply
    8. Kelly Anthony

      October 24, 2019 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      Tapas dinner parties are my favorite. These paprika chicken skewers will be a crowd-pleaser for sure.

      Reply
      • Hayley

        January 08, 2022 at 8:56 am

        How much chilli powder? The ingredients don’t list it.

        Reply
    9. Jo Allison

      October 23, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Love these. Give me chicken marinated in smoked paprika and garlic and I'm there. Perfect size for parties and that aioli is soo good!

      Reply
    10. Anita

      October 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Such a nice way to prepare chicken. And this is a lovely appetizer for parties too. :)

      Reply
    11. Sue

      October 23, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      I adore paprika, in all its forms, but especially the hot smoked kind. This meal (feast!) is right up my alley, can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    12. Aimee Mars

      October 23, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      This paprika chicken is a perfect weeknight meal! The aioli dip with them sounds like perfection.

      Reply
    13. SHANIKA

      October 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Paprika is such a great flavor! I love using the Smoked version. This recipe looks so good!

      Reply
    14. Michelle

      October 23, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken skewers are so much fun! And I love it with the smoky aioli

      Reply
    15. Ashley

      October 23, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe! I made these and the leftovers I added to a salad! Yum!

      Reply
    16. Natalie

      October 23, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and super healthy. I absolutely love this recipe. Must make for my family.

      Reply
    17. Katherine

      October 23, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely adore paprika! I can't wait to try this dish.

      Reply
    18. Paula Montenegro

      October 23, 2019 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      I'm getting excited about making this chicken tonight! The step-by-step instructions are amazing and those spicy, super flavorful ingredients have me hooked! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    19. Katie Crenshaw

      October 23, 2019 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      I love how healthy these chicken skewers are. They are so fun to pick up and eat! They are perfect for entertaining. The smokey aioli looks OUTRAGEOUS!

      Reply
    20. Danielle Wolter

      October 23, 2019 at 11:44 am

      This is such a wonderful recipe. Chicken paprika is one of my Favorite dishes and I am loving this skewer form.

      Reply

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