Name: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp lemon juice; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Description

These kabobs feature tender chicken marinated in a warm blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric. Grilled to perfection, they deliver juicy meat with a smoky, aromatic crust.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

3 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch cubes.

2. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

3. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

4. Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes or use metal skewers.

5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.

6. Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.

7. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.

8. Brush with leftover marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.

9. Let kabobs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: moroccan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 skewers
Calories: 220
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 150
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 1
Protein: 26
Cholesterol: 75

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