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Grilled Chicken Kabob Middle Eastern Style

This Middle eastern chicken kabobs are yogurt marinated chicken kebabs, tender and so tasty. These chicken skewers are so popular in the Middle East.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Refrigerate for2 hrs
Total Time25 mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt.
  • ¼ cup olive oil.
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice.
  • 6 Garlic cloves minced.
  • 1 Tablespoon Harissa sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ Tablespoon salt or to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts , cubed.
  • 3 medium bell peppers any color you chose.

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except for the chicken and mix well.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate from 3 to 24 hours.

To Grill:

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat greasing very well.
  • Thread onto skewers alternating occasionally with the bell peppers.
  • Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning it occasionally.

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Notes

  •  You are welcome to use chicken thighs in fact I recommend it more than the breasts as it is mush juicier and does not dry easily like breasts.
  • Harissa is added for heat, feel free to increase, decrease or take it out according to your heat level.
  • Other cooking methods:
    • Place skewers on a lipped baking pan lined with oiled foil and bake on 425F oven for 10 minutes then turn it to the other side and bake for more 10-15 minutes.
    • Or, broil on high 5-7 inches away from the flame for about 8-10 minutes on each side depending on the size of the chicken.
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Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1954IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg