Spanish-style Chicken Skewers with Potato Salad

Chicken skewers might be your favorite but try this Spanish-style chicken skewers served with potato salad. It really tastes awesome and is simple to make.

Ingredients:

•     600g (about 2 large single) chicken breasts
•     1/4 cup sherry vinegar
•     2 garlic cloves, crushed
•     2 teaspoons paprika
•     Potato salad
•     700g kipfler potatoes, sliced into 1cm rounds
•     a good pinch saffron (optional)
•     olive oil spray
•     2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
•     1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•     1/4 cup stuffed green olives
•     1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
•     50g spinach leaves

Method:

Step 1  Soak 12 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. Slice each chicken breast into 6 long strips. Place 4 strips between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until flat. Repeat with remaining pieces. Place chicken into a large glass bowl.

Step 2  Combine vinegar, garlic and paprika and pour over chicken, coating all pieces. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Then weave each piece of chicken onto a skewer.

Step 3  Cook potatoes and saffron (if using) in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until just tender. Drain and spray with olive oil. Whisk together the vinegar and oil and set aside. Barbecue potatoes until browned. Place into a bowl. Pour over dressing and toss well. Add olives, tomatoes and spinach.

Step 4  Barbecue skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Serve with salad.