Ingredient ! 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper. Juice of 2 lemons. one by four cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 multiple 200 gram chicken breast fillets, cut into 2 centimeter cubes. 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on an angle. 2 preserved lemon quarters, white pith and flesh removed, zest thinly sliced. 1 cup shaved parmesan. 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve. Soak 20 wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes..
Preparation ! Place black pepper, half the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl, then add chicken, tossing to coat. Set aside for 20 minutes. Whisk remaining lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl and season. Place the celery, preserved lemon zest, parmesan and parsley in a bowl, then toss gently with the dressing. Set aside. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan on medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, then thread onto skewers. In 2 batches, grill, turning, for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep warm while you cook remaining skewers. Sprinkle chicken with extra parsley, then serve with the salad.
CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CELERY AND PRESERVED LEMON SALAD
