There’s nothing like the combination of seared, juicy chicken thighs and seasoned corn that pops in the mouth. This dish proves that you don’t need a complicated menu to enjoy a perfect meal – a mix of sweet, spicy, and fresh lemon that lifts everything up. Prepare skewers, heat up the grill, and let the aroma do its thing.

Ingredients:

For seasoning the skewers:

1 kg chicken thighs, cut into relatively large cubes

1 tbsp sweet paprika

3 tbsp silan

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp granulated garlic

Juice from half a lemon

For the corn:

2 cans of drained corn

1 finely chopped red onion

1 finely chopped red chili pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

3 tbsp chopped cilantro

For serving:

Sliced avocado, lemon

Juicy chicken thigh skewers with seasoned corn
Juicy chicken thigh skewers with seasoned corn (credit: DROR EINAV, Styling: Keren Barak)

Preparation:

1. Mix the chicken thigh cubes in a bowl with all the seasoning ingredients and thread them tightly onto wooden skewers.

2. Grill the chicken skewers on a grill or lightly greased plancha until nicely charred and golden on all sides.

3. Place olive oil, onion, and chili pepper in a pot and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the corn and the rest of the ingredients and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.

4. Serve on a plate with corn, avocado slices, and lemon.

In collaboration with Sugat