Armenia · Chicken · No. 264
Chicken Khorovats Skewers
A single portion of Armenian cooking, ready in 22 minutes. About 530 kcal and 35 g protein.
Per portion
530kcal
35 gProtein
15 gCarbs
37 gFat
Calories from protein 26%, carbs 11%, fat 63%. Estimated from the ingredients.
Roughly £2.60 a portion.
Method
- 1
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes. Mix the olive oil, garlic, thyme, paprika and lemon juice together and toss with the chicken. Marinate briefly if time allows.
- 2
Thread the chicken, onion and pepper alternately onto the skewers.
- 3
Grill or griddle over high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through with no pink in the middle.
- 4
Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then scatter with chopped parsley and serve with the lemon wedge.
Cook's notes
- Sizes. Vegetables, fruit and eggs are medium unless the recipe says otherwise. A tin is a standard 400g tin.
- Dairy. Salted or unsalted butter both work; with salted, go easy on any extra salt. Use full-fat soured cream, crème fraîche and yoghurt in anything hot, as low-fat versions split.
- Stock. A cube or pot made up as the packet says. Cubes are salty, so taste before adding more salt.
- Heat. Medium means a gentle sizzle, not spitting. High means the oil shimmers before the food goes in. A simmer is a few lazy bubbles, not a rolling boil. Leave the lid off unless the recipe says to cover.
- Pans. A small saucepan is about 16cm and a frying pan about 24cm. Sauces reduce faster in a wider pan, so go by how it looks rather than the clock.
- Doneness. Chicken and turkey should reach 75°C in the thickest part, pork 65 to 70°C, and beef steak 55°C for medium-rare. Rest steaks and chops for a few minutes before slicing.
- Finishing. Taste before serving. Most dishes want a pinch more salt, and a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar lifts anything rich.
- Leftovers. Cool quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, then reheat until piping hot. Cooked rice keeps for 1 day and should only be reheated once.
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