Espetinhos de Frango Recipe - Great British Chefs

Espetinhos de frango - chilli and lime chicken skewers

Snack
easy
Makes8
20 minutes, plus 20 minutes soaking and marinating

PT20M

Meaning 'small chicken skewers' in Portuguese, these espetinhos de frango from Marcello Tully are a prime example of how easy it is to cook delicious Brazilian flavours at home. With zesty lime , fragrant coriander and a little fiery chilli , these chicken skewers are perfect for a summer barbecue. Adjust the heat to taste with more or less chilli as you like.

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Chicken skewers

500g of chicken breast, about 2 large breasts, cubed
1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve
8g of red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped, plus extra to garnish (optional)
5g of garlic, finely chopped
5g of caster sugar
4g of salt
40ml of olive oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar
fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish

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Wooden skewers (8)

Add the cubed chicken to a bowl and grate in a little of the lime zest followed by a squeeze of juice (around 1 teaspoon's worth). Add the chopped chilli, garlic, sugar, oil and vinegar

500g of chicken breast, about 2 large breasts, cubed
1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve
8g of red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
5g of garlic, finely chopped
5g of caster sugar
4g of salt
40ml of olive oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar

Add about a teaspoon of the chopped coriander, reserving the rest to garnish. Mix everything together so that the chicken is evenly coated, then cover the bowl with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes

fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish

While the chicken marinates, soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least 20 minutes before using

Preheat a barbecue or grill for cooking

After marinating, push the chicken pieces on to the wooden skewers, dividing them equally. Grill or barbecue for 6–8 minutes on each side, turning the skewers to ensure an even colour

When cooked the chicken should be golden brown and lightly charred – if unsure, check the middle of the chicken has reached at least 75°C with a temperature probe

Serve with a garnish of fresh coriander, a few lime wedges and some extra red chilli for added heat if desired

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Marcello Tully

When Brazilian-born chef Marcello Tully started his career at fourteen, he may not have anticipated working on the starkly beautiful island of Skye – but then he probably didn’t expect to be crafting some of the most exquisitely refined Scottish-influenced food on the planet, either.