Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zesty Garlic Marinade
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinating Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 skewers
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Calories
1478 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zesty Garlic Marinade
Description
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zesty Garlic Marinade start with a spice blend including paprika, thyme, nutmeg, and ground green cardamom, providing a warm and aromatic seasoning. Chicken breast pieces are coated in this mixture, then marinated with minced garlic, lemon juice, sliced yellow onion, and olive oil to tenderize and infuse flavor. After marinating, the chicken is threaded onto skewers alternating with green and red bell peppers and red onion slices to add color and sweetness.
The kabobs are grilled or broiled until cooked through, developing a lightly charred exterior and juicy interior. The included tahini sauce, made separately, complements the grilled kabobs with its creamy texture and subtle sesame flavor, enhancing the overall dish.
To prepare ahead, the chicken can marinate up to 4 hours, or overnight without lemon juice to avoid toughening. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days. For indoor cooking, these kabobs can be broiled, flipping once to cook evenly.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kabobs
- 2 teaspoons paprika Spanish
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon green cardamom ground
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into large cubes (1 1/2-inch or so in thickness, boneless, skinless
- 15 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 lemon juiced
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
For the Tahini
- 1 tahini sauce recipe
Instructions
- Make the spice blend: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, thyme, nutmeg, cardamom, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Set the chicken in a large bowl and pour the spice mix on top. Use your hands to generously coat the chicken with the spices.
- Marinate: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic and citrus juice. Add the yellow onion to the bowl with the chicken, then pour the lemon juice mixture over top. Add a generous drizzle (about 1/4 cup) of extra virgin olive oil. Toss the chicken to ensure it's well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to4 hourIf you’re short on time, allow the chicken to sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling.
- Get ready: While the chicken sits in the marinade, make the tahini sauce according to this recipe and store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. A few minutes before grilling, thread the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers (discard the yellow onion, it was just to flavor the chicken). Lightly oil and heat a gas grill or griddle to medium-high heat.
- Grill: Lightly oil and heat a gas grill or griddle to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken kabobs, turning occasionally until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should register 165°F), 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Place a kabob on a warm pita, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
Notes
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour to prevent burning during grilling.
- To cook indoors, broil the kabobs on a lightly oiled sheet pan, flipping after 5 minutes to finish cooking evenly.
- Refrigerate any leftover kabobs in airtight containers and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- For overnight marinating, omit lemon juice initially and add it 30 minutes before cooking to keep chicken tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147.8kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 8.8g | 18% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 24.1mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 244.1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 28.5mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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