BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pear and Cabbage Slaw Recipe

This month we teamed up with our super talented friend Mandy to share one of her favourite summer BBQ recipes. Mandy is an Adelaide based Dietitian, Recipe Developer and Food Photographer, who absolutely loves cooking with the most flavoursome cooking ingredients!

"Fire up the BBQ…it’s time for my juicy, tender and succulent BBQ Chicken Skewers with my favourite crispy cabbage salad!

I love all things food and will use any excuse to get in the kitchen, from organising endless dinner parties and developing countless recipes. Over the years I have learnt how powerful food is. Not only is it a source of nourishment, but more importantly, it brings everyone together to provide a sense of unity and community..." Mandy

BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pear and Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Serves 4 | Dairy Free | Nut Free

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken Skewers

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/4 tsp dried Greek oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 900g chicken thighs, trimmed

Pear and Cabbage Slaw

• 1/2 wombok cabbage, finely sliced •1 pear, grated
• 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground coriander, chilli flakes, dried oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and minced ginger. Chop chicken into small bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade. Mix to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or as long as time permits (up to 24 hours)

2. Preheat BBQ and thread chicken onto skewers, then cook, turning occasionally, until completely cooked; about 10-12 minutes.

3. Finely slice the cabbage, chives and dill, then grate the pear. Transfer to a large bowl and pour over olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Divide salad and chicken skewers between plates and serve with crusty bread.