Chechen-style Chicken Skewers (Хьаламаш)

Хьаламаш (Chechen-style Chicken Skewers) is a traditional dish from Chechen cuisine, known for its flavorful and aromatic chicken skewers.

Chechen-style Chicken Skewers (Хьаламаш)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and coat them evenly. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
  5. Serve the chicken skewers hot with your favorite side dishes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Grill Grilling tongs Bowl for marinating

Tools

Knife Cutting board Wooden skewers

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the chicken skewers with a side of grilled vegetables and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning during grilling.

Cost

$15