Quick Chicken Kebabs
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with these Quick Chicken Kebabs, a delightful recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back gatherings. Tender chicken breast is marinated in a tangy blend of creamy yogurt, fresh garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander, ensuring every bite is packed with bold flavor. Threaded alongside juicy bell peppers and sweet red onions on wooden skewers, these kebabs are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky char in just 15 minutes of cook time. This easy-to-follow recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, protein-rich dish that pairs beautifully with rice, fresh salad, or warm pita bread. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, these chicken kebabs are sure to become a go-to favorite in your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 120 grams plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large bell pepper
- 6 pieces wooden skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch in size.
In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, grated garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until fully coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
While the chicken is marinating, cut the red onion and bell pepper into square pieces, roughly the same size as the chicken cubes.
Thread the marinated chicken, red onion, and bell pepper pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers, repeating the pattern until the skewers are full.
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates or pan to prevent sticking.
Cook the kebabs for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred on the outside. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 75°C (165°F).
Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken kebabs immediately with a side of salad, rice, or pita bread and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 5282 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 150.6 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2394 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
