Citrus-Marinated Chicken Skewers
Marinating meat in citrus or vinegar is a classic trick to counter the metallic/off taste that makes meat unappealing during chemo. A satisfying main for a stronger day.
Gentle for metallic taste, a good day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
- Juice of 1 lemon + 1 orange
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: herbs (rosemary/oregano)
How to make it
- Whisk juices, oil, garlic, salt into a marinade.
- Add chicken; marinate 30 min–2 hrs in the fridge.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill or broil ~4 min per side until cooked through (165°F).
- Tip: The acid marinade is the whole point for metallic taste. Cook chicken fully (immune systems run low).
A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.