2poundsboneless skinless chicken breast halvescut into 1½ inch pieces
6clovesgarlicgrated or squeezed through a garlic press
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonground cardamom
1/4teaspoonwhite pepper
1/4teaspoonground cinnamon
1/8teaspoonground clove
1/8teaspoonfreshly ground nutmeg
2bay leaves
1cinnamon stick
1star anise
2tablespoonslemon juice
3tablespoonsextra light olive oil
1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
10wooden skewerssoaked in water for at least 1 hour
Instructions
In a small bowl combine the garlic, salt, cardamom, white pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar. Whisk to combine and set off to the side.
Place the cube chicken into a large re-sealable bag. Pour the marinade over top and drop in the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise. Seal the bag and shake the bag, massaging the marinade into the chicken. Place the bag into a shallow bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Slide the marinated chicken onto the soaked skewers. Working in batches, grill the chicken on all sides until the chicken is opaque and fully cooked.