5 from 21 votes
Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Moroccan Chicken Skewers feature bite-sized chicken breast pieces marinated in a rich blend of tomato paste, spices, and olive oil, then grilled alongside sweet onion chunks. The pairing of smoky paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and garlic offers a balanced, aromatic flavor. Served with a cooling yogurt mint sauce made from Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh mint, this dish balances warmth and freshness and suits grilled meal occasions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
People
Calories:
223 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 yellow onion medium, cut into chunks
for the mint yogurt dip:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for paleo, non-fat, plain
- 1/4 cup cucumber grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- Pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mint roughly chopped, plus additional mint for garnish (optional, fresh
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic, cinnamon and olive oil. Mix well.
- Add in the cut up chicken and stir to coat. The mixture is very thick, and I found it much easier to use my hands to really rub the tomato paste mixture all over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours - overnight (the longer the better!)
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Using sharp skewers sticks alternate between pieces of chicken and onion, piercing each piece and sliding it to the end, building a "stack" of skewered ingredients as you go.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes so you cook the chicken on each side.
- While the chicken cooks, place the grated cucumber into a kitchen towel and ring out the excess water.
- Add the cucumber, and all the other sauce ingredients, into a medium food processor and blend until smooth, well mixed, and the mint gets broken down.
- Garnish the skewers with fresh mint and serve with yogurt sauce.
- DEVOUR.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
862mg
(36%)
Potassium
806mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
755IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 862mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.