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Chicken Kebab
Chicken Kebab - easy recipe with the juiciest and best kebab ever! Threaded on skewers and marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic and cumin.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) skinless and boneless chicken breast
- 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 ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 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.
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Notes
- If you use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water overnight so they don't get burned during the grilling process.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6skewers
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% 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.