Spicy Uzbekistan Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner while drumsticks are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor, and dried herbs are often cheaper.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a fresh taste, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Mix together mayonnaise, garlic, salt, paprika, MSG, and Cayenne pepper to create the marinade.

Cut chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and marinate in the mixture, letting it sit in the fridge overnight.

Skewer the marinated chicken onto metal skewers.

Grill the skewers over lump charcoal until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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