Smoky Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1½ lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup smoky aioli (optional)
• 10 wooden skewers (optional)

Steps

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes.
2. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, fennel seeds, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat.
3. Thread 2-3 pieces of marinated chicken onto each skewer.
4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan or griddle pan over medium-high heat until hot.
5. Sear the chicken skewers in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely browned.
6. Keep cooked skewers warm in a low oven while you cook remaining batches.
7. Serve hot, optionally with smoky aioli.