These spicy cajun chicken skewers pack a flavour punch, work great as a meal prep option and freeze well.
I have always liked kebabs, whether on the braai or popped in the oven for a quick weeknight dinner. But there’s nothing worse than biting into dry, bland chicken on a stick. These spicy cajun chicken skewers pack a flavour punch and work great as a meal prep option. The prepared kebabs freeze well or you could scrap the kebab skewers and make spicy chicken cubes for your lunches for the week…

- 4 chicken breasts, cubed (approx 500g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oreganum
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
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In a large bowl or zipseal bag combine olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt.
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Add the cubed chicken and mix well to coat. Cover or seal and leave to marinate for 2 hours, overnight or freeze at this point.
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When you're ready to cook them, tread the chicken cubes onto skewers (I usually do 6 skewers from 4 chicken breasts).
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Oven roast at 200°C 20 - 30 minutes, turning halfway.
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