Name: Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Kabobs with Greek-Inspired Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sea salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp turmeric; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); wooden or metal skewers, soaked if wooden

Description

These chicken kabobs combine Moroccan spices with a Greek-style marinade for a vibrant, aromatic barbecue dish. Perfect for summer grilling, they deliver smoky, citrusy flavors with minimal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

wooden or metal skewers, soaked if wooden

Instructions

1. In a bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. In a separate bowl combine smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne.

3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry spices and whisk until blended.

4. Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag or bowl and add the marinade, coating evenly.

5. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.

6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C), and oil the grates.

7. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, spacing pieces evenly.

8. Grill skewers 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes and brushing with leftover marinade.

9. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

10. Remove kabobs and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 kabob
Calories: 280
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 550
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 4
Fiber: 1
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 75

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