Grilled Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat and cut into cubes; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small onion, grated; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds (from about 20 pods); 1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds, optional; 1 teaspoon Baharat, recipe follows; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 10 (10-inch) wooden or metal skewers; 1/4 cup black peppercorns; 1/4 cup allspice berries; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat and cut into cubes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds (from about 20 pods)
1 teaspoon dried or fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds, optional
1 teaspoon Baharat, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 (10-inch) wooden or metal skewers
1/4 cup black peppercorns
1/4 cup allspice berries
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1
Marinate the chicken cubes in a glass or ceramic bowl or pan with the olive oil, lemon juice, onion, cinnamon, cardamom, thyme, salt, pepper, cumin, if using, Baharat, and paprika for 6 hours, covered, in the refrigerator, turning the cubes occasionally.
2
Preheat a gas grill for 15 minutes on high or prepare a hot charcoal fire.
3
Skewer the chicken cubes so they touch each other but do not press against each other.
4
If possible, use a skewer rack so the chicken grills without touching the grilling grate.
5
Grill until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes, turning frequently.
6
Serve hot.
7
Grind the peppercorns and allspice together and blend with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
8
Store in a jar in your spice rack, away from sunlight.
9
It will lose pungency as time goes by, but, properly stored, it will be good for many months.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat and cut into cubes, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 small onion, grated, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Kebabs 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.

Grilled Chicken Kebabs

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