Grilled Chicken and Celery Skewers with Green Onion Chimichurri
Vibrant and succulent grilled skewers featuring tender marinated chicken breast alternating with crisp celery pieces, finished with a bright and herbaceous green onion chimichurri sauce inspired by Argentine tradition. This simple yet impressive dish delivers bold flavors in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Argentinean
Ingredients
- 1.5lbsChicken Breast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 4stalksCelery, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 8stalksGreen Onion, white and light green parts separated from dark green tops
- 1cupGreen Onion, dark green tops, chopped for chimichurri
Step-by-Step
- 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling. Pat the chicken breast cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
5m - 2
Thread the skewers by alternating chicken cubes with celery pieces and white/light green parts of green onions, starting and ending with chicken. Use approximately 5-6 pieces of chicken per skewer.
5m - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F). Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
3mmedium-high heat - 4
Place the assembled skewers directly on the hot grill grates. Grill for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking and charring on all sides. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
15mmedium-high heat - 5
While the skewers cook, prepare the chimichurri sauce by finely chopping the dark green tops of the green onions. Combine them in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper, stirring to release the oils and create a vibrant green sauce.
5m - 6
Once the chicken is cooked through and the celery has softened slightly with light char marks, carefully remove the skewers from the grill using tongs and place on a serving platter.
2m - 7
Drizzle or spoon the green onion chimichurri sauce generously over the hot skewers, allowing the flavors to infuse. Serve immediately while the skewers are still warm.
2m