Moroccan Chicken Kebabs Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lb chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces (boneless or skinless); 2 small bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (red and or or yellow); 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

Servings: persons

¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces (boneless or skinless)
2 small bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (red and or or yellow)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

1
Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl.
2
Add chicken and toss to coat well.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, preheat grill or broiler.
5
Blanch bell peppers in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh with cold water.
7
Blanch zucchini for 1 minute.
8
Drain and refresh with cold water.
9
Alternate chicken cubes, peppers and zucchini on skewers.
10
Grill or broil the kebabs until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
11
Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
12
When using wooden skewers, wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep them from burning.
13
(Contrary to conventional wisdom, soaking skewers in water doesn't protect them.
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373

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

Moroccan Chicken Kebabs

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