Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Romesco Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a zesty citrus blend, grilled to perfection, and served with a smoky Spanish romesco sauce. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 500 g, cut into 1.5-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large, peeled and chopped roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (for sauce)
• 1, minced garlic clove (for sauce)
• to taste salt (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 500 g boneless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch pieces, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: While the chicken marinates, prepare the romesco sauce by blending 2 large peeled and chopped roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup toasted almonds, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt to taste in a food processor. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil while blending until smooth.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has char marks.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot with a generous spoonful of the romesco sauce on the side.