Make-Your-Own Kebabs Recipe

Name: Make-Your-Own Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 ounces skinless chicken breast, cut into large cubes; 6 ounces peeled shrimp; 2 portobello mushrooms caps, cut into large cubes; 4 slices whole-grain bread, cut into large cubes; 6 ounces halloumi cheese; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 zucchini; 1/2 red onion; 5 ounces cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 cup cooked Teff, brown rice or barley, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 ounces skinless chicken breast, cut into large cubes
6 ounces peeled shrimp
2 portobello mushrooms caps, cut into large cubes
4 slices whole-grain bread, cut into large cubes
6 ounces halloumi cheese
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 zucchini
1/2 red onion
5 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cup cooked Teff, brown rice or barley, for serving

1
Special equipment: 6 to 8 wooden skewers (10-inch), soaked in water for 1 hour
2
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, sea salt and garlic in a bowl.
3
Separate the marinade into 4 medium bowls.
4
Place the chicken, shrimp, portobello mushrooms and bread into individual bowls with the marinade.
5
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
6
Cut the halloumi, bell peppers, zucchini and red onion into bite-size pieces and set aside.
7
Heat a grill or a grill pan to medium heat.
8
To assemble the kebabs, thread the marinated chicken, bread, mushrooms and shrimp together with the cheese, bell peppers, zucchini, onions and tomatoes onto the wooden skewers as desired.
9
Grill the kebabs directly over the heat for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating on each side every 2 minutes.
10
Serve over teff, brown rice or barley.

763

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Make-Your-Own Kebabs falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Make-Your-Own Kebabs

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Variations & substitutions

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