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Chicken Kebab (Kabob) - easy recipe with the juiciest and best kebab (kabob) ever! Threaded on skewers and marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic and cumin. So good!
What Is Kebab (Kabob)
Kebab, sometimes spelled as Kabob or Kebob, are marinated meat threaded on skewers and grilled over fire. Kebab is one of the most delicious food ideas ever invented.
Chicken Kebab is my favorite as they are so juicy and delicious. They are very easy to make and this chicken kebab recipe is the only recipe you’ll need this summer!
My recipe produces extremely flavorful and juicy chicken as I used the following secret ingredients to marinate the meat.
Chicken Kebab Marinade
The marinade is the soul of any grilled chicken skewers, be it chicken satay, Thai chicken sate, or similar recipes. You want juicy and flavorful chicken so every bite is oozing with amazing good taste.
My recipe calls for the following marinade ingredients:
- Minced garlic.
- Olive oil will keep the chicken moist and juicy by sealing in the juice inside the chicken.
- Lemon juice.
- Ground cumin imparts a deeper and aromatic flavor to kebab.
- Paprika adds a tint of heat.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, kebab is very healthy. The meal is low in fat, with lean chicken meat, plus healthy spices. Kebabs are also perfect for weekly meal prep. You can serve them with a side of marinated tomatoes for a healthy meal every day.
Each skewer of chicken kebab is 133 calories.
What To Serve With Chicken Kebab
This recipe is best served with other grilled foods, such as shrimp kebab, mushroom kebab, summer drinks and libations, plus vegetables such as grilled zucchini and garlic broccoli.
For a delicious summer party, I recommend the following recipes.
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Chicken Kebab
Ingredients
- 12 oz (350g) skinless and boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for grilling
Marinade:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 16 equal-sized cubes, pat dry, and marinate with the Marinade ingredients for 30 minutes.
- Thread four pieces of the chicken meat onto a metal skewer or bamboo skewer. Repeat the same and make four skewers. Set aside.
- Fire up your outdoor grill (or indoor grill) and grill the chicken kebab until cooked. While grilling, brush the chicken with olive oil. Serve hot.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I want to try this! Can the chicken be marinaded overnight or is it best to prep everything before putting on the grill?
Yes, you can marinate overnight.
This sounds delicious!!
I’m going to make this for supper tomorrow, but I will cut a chicken breast up to marinate as we don’t care for dark meat on a chicken.
Thank you
How many calories per one skewer? How many are you meant to have per person as it makes 6. Is it 133 calories for 6 or per 1?
One skewer is 133 calories.
This recipe was easy and delicious. The lemon juice makes the chicken tender. Thank you for posting the recipe!
Thanks Eric.
Tried this tonight and everyone gobbled it up. I thought I’d have left overs to put on a salad for lunch but they were all gone – and I doubled the batch. Adding this to my favourite recipes folder. Thanks! ?
Awesome Jennifer, these chicken kebab are very delicious.
I just love your blog.. because i love chicken very much please just keep publishing this type of yummieee recipes..