Chicken and Haloumi Skewer Platter

A simple recipe for a Chicken and Haloumi feast,

with a great fresh cucumber ribbon salad.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)

2 Chicken Breast, cut into 2 to 3cm cubes

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsps Lemon Juice

1/2 Tsp Paprika

2 Tbsps Fresh Continental Parsley, finely chopped

1 Block of Haloumi, cut into 2 to 3cm cubes (the same size as the chicken)

10 Medium Wood Skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes

Cucumber Ribbon Salad

2 Medium Cucumbers

1/4 Red Onion, finely sliced

1 Tbsp Sesame Oil

1/2 Lime, juice of

1 Tsp Sesame Seeds

Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper

To Serve

Tzatziki and Warm Turkish Bread

METHOD

Thread the haloumi and chicken onto the skewers. I used a 1 haloumi to 3 chicken ratio.

Place skewers in a dish appropriate for marinating.

Combine oil, juice paprika and parsley to make the marinade. Pour over the skewers. Ensure they are all well covered.

Cover the skewers and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes. (8 hours at the most)

Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Spray the pan with a little oil spray to avoid sticking.

Fry the skewers in the pan until golden and cooked through. You can also BBQ them if preferred. (you may need to cook the skewers in batches, set aside cooked skewers on a covered plate in a warm oven.)

Serve on a large platter with cucumber ribbon salad, tzatziki and warm Turkish bread.

Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Trim the ends off a medium cucumber, then cut it in half crosswise and using a vegetable peeler, peel into strips.

Place oil, juice and seeds in a small lidded jar. Shake until well combined.

In a small bowl, combine cucumber ribbons and onion slices.

Dress salad just before serving, and season to taste.

Warm Turkish Bread

Use a store bought Turkish bread.

Place Turkish bread on large piece of alfoil. Large enough to cover entirely. Sprinkle bread with a little water. (I sometimes, spread the bread with some minced garlic.)

Envelope the Turkish bread with the alfoil.

Place in a warm oven for 10 minutes.

Open up alfoil parcel to expose the top of the bread. Leave in oven for a further 5 minutes to crisp a little.

Remove form oven and slice.