Marinades for chicken and beef heart skewers

Ingredients

• 800 g Beef heart (cut into large cubes)
• 800 g Chicken breast (cut into cubes)
• 2 pcs Onion (finely chopped, one for each marinade)
• 60 g Fresh coriander (about a small bunch, chopped)
• 4 c. à soupe Sunflower oil (2 c. à soupe per marinade)
• 1 c. à soupe White vinegar (for the red marinade)
• 2 c. à soupe Lemon juice (juice of half a lemon, for the chicken marinade)
• 2 c. à café Salt (one teaspoon per meat)
• 1 pincée Ground black pepper (for each marinade)
• 1 c. à café Fresh grated ginger (½ c. à café per meat)
• 0.5 c. à café Ground coriander seeds (for the red meat)
• 1 pincée Turmeric powder (for the chicken meat)
• 1 pincée Onion powder (for the chicken meat)
• 1 pincée Curry powder (for the chicken meat)
• 1 pincée Ground cumin (sprinkle at mid‑cooking (optional))
• 12 pcs Wooden skewers (soaked 30 min in water)

Instructions

1. Cut the meats

   Cut the beef heart and chicken breast into large cubes about 2 cm.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop aromatics

   Finely slice the two onions and chop the fresh coriander.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the red marinade

   In a bowl, combine 2 c. à soupe sunflower oil, 1 c. à soupe white vinegar, salt, pepper, grated ginger, ground coriander seeds, the chopped onion and fresh coriander.

   Time: PT5M

4. Marinate the beef heart

   Place the beef heart cubes in the marinade, mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (ideally overnight).

   Time: PT0M

5. Prepare the chicken marinade

   In a second bowl, combine 2 c. à soupe sunflower oil, juice of ½ lemon, salt, pepper, a pinch of turmeric, grated ginger, onion powder, curry, the chopped onion and fresh coriander.

   Time: PT5M

6. Marinate the chicken

   Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, mix, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

   Time: PT0M

7. Prepare the skewers

   If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

   Time: PT5M

8. Thread the meats

   On each skewer, alternate or separate the beef heart and chicken cubes as you prefer, leaving a small gap between each piece.

   Time: PT5M

9. Preheat the grill

   Light the charcoal grill or preheat the pan over medium‑high heat (≈200°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Grill the skewers

    Place the skewers on the grill. Cook 5‑6 minutes on each side, adding a pinch of cumin at mid‑cooking. The chicken should reach 75°C, the beef heart 60‑65°C depending on desired doneness.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 200°C

11. Rest and serve

    Remove the skewers, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately with pita bread or a fresh salad.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

1 g