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Chicken Skewers with Spiced Almond Dipping Sauce

Name: Chicken Skewers with Spiced Almond Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 minutes); 1/2 cup raw almonds; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 16, 2026 | Updated Jul 22, 2026

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Chicken Skewers with Spiced Almond Dipping Sauce with measured ingredients, 27-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for protein-focused meals, snacks, smoothies, and meal preparation.

Prep 15 min

Cook 12 min

Total 27 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 minutes)
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper to make the spice marinade.
Add the cubed chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for optimal flavor.
Meanwhile, prepare the spiced almond dipping sauce by combining raw almonds, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, allspice, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add extra water, one tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick. Set aside.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes evenly onto the soaked wooden or metal skewers.
Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and grill marks develop. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Remove skewers from heat and allow to rest for 2 minutes.
Serve the chicken skewers warm alongside the spiced almond dipping sauce for dipping.