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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Chicken

    Paprika Chicken Skewers

    Published: Oct 22, 2019 · Modified: Jul 11, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb
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    These Paprika Chicken Skewers are smoky, a little bit spicy, and a delicious way to make a chicken dinner a little bit more exciting. Served with a smoky 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 smoky paprika, garlic, lemon and a little bit of chilli and then threaded on wooden skewers and griddled.

    This paprika chicken recipe is a really easy dish to make in a big batch to feed a crowd and along with the smoky aioli, these will be very popular. Perfect for a chicken tapas recipe or a light lunch.

    If you are looking for some other paprika recipes to try, then why not try our Paprika Chips, Fajita Seasoning or Lamb Shish Kebab.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Paprika Chicken Skewers - Step by step
    • Serving suggestions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • A new way to enjoy chicken - If you are bored of cooking chicken breasts the same way all the time, this is a great new recipe to try.
    • Ready in just 10 minutes (not including marinating time) - This is a super quick and easy recipe.
    • High in protein - If you are trying to increase the protein in your diet, then these are a delicious little protein filled snack.
    • Great for BBQs and picnics - Whack these on the BBQ and they will be a real crowd pleaser.
    • Lots of ways to serve it - You can snack on these, or add to salads and sandwiches.
    • Just 218 calories per serving - Healthy and delicious!

    Ingredients needed

    • Chicken - We have used chicken breast for this paprika chicken to keep it nice and lean. However, you could swap it for boneless and skinless chicken thighs which would be juicer and have more flavour.
    • Oil - A good quality olive oil.
    • Paprika - This is the star flavour here. We used smoked paprika, as we love the smoky flavour it gives these chicken skewers. Make sure the paprika you are using hasn't been open more than 6 months otherwise it will lose its flavour.
    • Garlic - A little fresh garlic adds a lot of flavour. Make sure it is crushed in to a fine paste.
    • Vinegar - We used red wine vinegar and not only does it add flavour, but it tenderises the chicken too.
    • Chilli powder - This is optional, but we love the kick of heat it adds.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Paprika Chicken Skewers - 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.

    A bowl of creamy dip with paprika sprinkled over it. Chicken skewers sit next to it.

    Serving suggestions

    These paprika 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.

    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.

    This is also a great picnic kebab. So make extra and then use leftovers the next day to take to work or out on a picnic.

    One thing that is a must to serve with this dish is a smoky 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.

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much paprika to use on chicken?

    We used a tablespoon. You want a generous amount, as it is the main flavour here.

    Can these paprika chicken skewers 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.

    Can you cook paprika chicken on the BBQ?

    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 paprika chicken skewers?

    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.

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    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.

    Paprika Chicken Skewers

    By: Dannii
    These Paprika Chicken Skewers are smoky, a little bit spicy, and a delicious way to make a chicken dinner a little bit more exciting.
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Tapas
    Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
    Prep: 2 minutes mins
    Cook: 8 minutes mins
    Marinating time: 2 hours hrs
    Total: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 218kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    For the chicken

    • 300 g (10.5 oz) Chicken breast - cut into 1 inch chunks
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
    • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
    • 0.5 teaspoon Chilli powder

    For the dip

    • 50 g (0.25 cups) 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: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
    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. Sam

      July 15, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!! Just WOW and WOW again.
      This recipe is out of this world. I tried this a couple of weeks ago when we had a BBQ. We loved it that much, we insist on having these everytime we have a BBQ now. So quick, so simple, yet totally delicious. Thankyou so much for sharing.

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      • Dannii

        July 15, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them! We are having them on a BBQ this weekend too.

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