20 Minute Paleo Meals: Marjoram Chicken Skewers

 Marjoram Chicken Skewers

This quick and easy meal will please both kids and grown-ups. Chicken is marinated in a tasty mixture of marjoram, tomato and garlic and served with a side of green salad and broccoli. I used chicken tenderloins because the meat is very succulent and soft but chicken breast or pork can also be used.

Marjoram Chicken Skewers Recipe

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes
• Number of servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp dried marjoram (or freshly chopped) 
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 
• 1 tsp sea salt 
• 8 chicken tenderloins + bamboo skewers 
• ghee for cooking (coconut oil or duck fat can be used instead) 
• 4 cups rocket or other green leaf salad + lemon and olive oil 
• 2 cups broccoli 
• 2/3 tsp ground black pepper 
• 3 tbsp virgin olive oil 
• 1 tbsp tomato paste 
• 1 tsp butter or olive oil 

Instructions

1. 0-10 mins: Combine the dried marjoram with chopped garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, salt and pepper and dry chicken skewers fillets on bamboo sticks.
2. The sticks are optional, you can simply marinate chicken strips. Set aside for for a few minutes. Place a saucepan of water to boil. 
3. 10-20 mins: Heat some ghee or coconut oil in a large skillet or on the grill. Cook chicken skewers or strips for 3-4 minutes on each side. 
4. At the same, cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and mix rocket salad leaves with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. 
5. Toss cooked broccoli with some butter or ghee and a little sea salt.