Name: Lemon & Paprika Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon (finely grated rind and juice); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 chicken breasts (cubed in bite-sized chunks); 2 red peppers (cut into bite-sized chunks); 1/2 tsp black pepper; salt

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Lemon & paprika chicken kebabs a quick outdoor cook, but just as easy under the grill at home. A deliciously simple addition to any tapas platter.

Lemon and paprika chicken kebabs are one of the quickest meals I have in my repertoire. The kind of dish that I cook mid-week when I have chicken in the fridge, it needs to be used and am wondering what to do with it. Sound familiar? That’s when I remember that lemon and paprika chicken kebabs are quick to prepare and cook.

There is little that I enjoy doing more than eating outdoors with my family. Whether it’s a picnic, lunch on my patio or a barbecue on the beach, I’m rarely happier. As much as I love to eat outdoors, I also love to cook outdoors. Furthermore I’m not someone who needs the sunshine in order to get the barbecue going, that said it does help! My family laugh as I do go on holiday with cookbooks, to read but also to inspire me. For me there is nothing better than cooking produce that I’ve picked up at a local market and cook for dinner that night. Yes, I know the idea of cooking on holiday is a definite NO to many people. But not to me, I am at my most relaxed and often most creative when on holiday. Just ask Michelle who’s on the receiving end of my ideas!

I created this very simple barbecue dish for my youngest daughter who previously would not eat any barbecued food. She used to be a very fussy eater, thankfully this is no longer the case. However, she would always eat chicken and has never been afraid of spice. Therefore I kept things simple and created these lemon and paprika chicken kebabs using a few of her favourite flavours (and mine too).

These chicken kebabs are very quick to prepare which is why I like to make them when cooking outdoors on our family camping trips. I place the marinade and chicken into a ziplock bag ready for cooking wherever we decide to set up the barbecue, whether on the campsite or the nearest beach.

When cooking away from home I find the less fuss the better. For me it’s not about being particularly elabourate, more about just enjoying the fresh air and the company of the people you’re with. It’s even better if your chosen spot is within walking distance, as was the case in the photo below. That way you can pack a bottle of wine, enjoying a glass while you’re cooking!

Besides I am firmly of the opinion that there’s little better on holiday than a barbecue on the beach. Finally, it’s only natural that any barbecue is followed by toasting marshmallows. The cracking sunset was an added bonus.

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