Chicken Hearts on Skewers (Espetinho de Coração)
Garlicky, lime-marinated chicken hearts grilled on skewers until charred and juicy, with a fresh tomato salsa.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 346kcal
- 15.8gcarbs
- 7.2gof which sugars
- 12.8gfat
- 3.5gsaturates
- 42.9gprotein
- 5.6gfibre
- 1.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes so they do not burn. Trim any hard white bits from the hearts and pat them dry.
30 min - 2
Mix the garlic, olive oil, lime juice, oregano, paprika, half the salt and the pepper in a bowl. Add the hearts, stir well, cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
30 min - 3
For the salsa, mix the tomatoes, red onion, parsley, vinegar and the remaining salt. Leave it to sit.
- 4
Thread the hearts tightly onto the skewers, about 6 per skewer.
- 5
Heat a barbecue or a griddle pan until very hot. Cook the skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, until charred in places and cooked through with no pink.
9 min - 6
Serve hot with the salsa spooned over and lime wedges. Good with rice and black beans if you want a bigger meal.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
