Chicken and Mozzarella Kebabs

Ingredients

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces mozzarella cheese
• seasoned flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 6 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
• oil (for deep frying)
• 1 lemon, zest of, finally grated

To garnish

• 1 thin lemon wedge
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into even sized cubes, about 1 inch. Put into a shallow dish with the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and chill for 3 - 4 hours.

2. 2

   Drain the chicken cubes from the marinade. Cut the Mozzarella into cubes slightly smaller than the chicken.

3. 3

   Thread the chicken and Mozzarella cubes alternately onto 4 kebab skewers.

4. 4

   Dust with seasoned flour, dip into the beaten egg and coat evenly with breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Lower the threaded skewers into a pan of hot oil and deep fry for 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden; drain thoroughly on kitchen paper, and sprinkle with lemon rind.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and sprigs of rosemary.