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Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Tender and flavorful chicken kebabs marinated with spices, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • 1 red onion (cut in quarters)
  • 1 bell pepper (cut into squares)
  • 2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 cup yogurt (natural)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients: Sweet Paprika, Italian Seasoning, nutmeg, Smoked Paprika, cardamom, salt, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  2. Add the cubes of chicken, red onion quarters, and pepper squares to a large bowl.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and veggies, ensuring everything is coated.
  4. Let this sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Thread the ingredients onto the skewers in order: onions, chicken, and peppers.
  7. Cook the skewers on a medium hot grill for about 15 minutes, turning often.
  8. Mix the garlic yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, finely chopped garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  9. Serve the skewers with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

For a unique twist, consider using different vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg