Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade Recipe

Name: Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided; 1/4 cups Pomegranate Molasses; 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1- 3/4 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes; 1 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces

Servings: persons

⅔ cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided
1/4 cups Pomegranate Molasses
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1- 3/4 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
1 whole Large Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup olive oil, pomegranate molasses, garlic cloves, coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss well until coated with the marinade.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 5 hours.
4
During the last hour, place 8 long wooden skewers into a dish filled with warm water.
5
Pre-soaking the skewers will stop them from burning on the barbecue.
6
Alternatively, use metal skewers.
7
Spray the grill and preheat to medium-high heat.
8
Place red bell pepper in a small bowl and toss with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
9
Thread the chicken and red bell pepper pieces onto the skewers.
10
(If using metal skewers, this step can be completed 2 hours ahead of cooking.
11
Cover and refrigerate.)
12
Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
13
Take care not to overcook the chicken.
14
Arrange on a platter and serve.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon, Divided, 1/4 cups Pomegranate Molasses, 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed, 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander, and more.

Yes, Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade

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