Chicken Kebab
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 skewers
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Persian
Chicken Kebab
Description
This recipe calls for cutting chicken breast into 16 uniform cubes and marinating them for 30 minutes in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, ground paprika, cumin, minced garlic, salt, and chopped parsley. The marination tenderizes the meat and infuses it with citrus and spice.
Chicken is threaded onto skewers in equal portions and grilled over an open flame or indoor grill, while olive oil is brushed over the pieces during cooking to maintain moisture and encourage a slight char. The final product offers a balance of tender chicken with nuanced seasoning and a slight smokiness from grilling.
This kebab is best served hot off the grill as a main dish or part of a meal.
Preparing bamboo skewers requires soaking them overnight in cold water to prevent burning on the grill.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) chicken breast skinless and boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for grilling
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 16 equal-sized cubes, pat dry, and marinate with the marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Thread four pieces of chicken onto a metal or bamboo skewer. Repeat until you have four skewers. Set aside.
- Fire up your outdoor grill (or indoor grill) and cook the chicken kebabs until fully cooked. While grilling, brush the chicken with olive oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in cold water overnight before grilling to avoid burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6skewers | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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