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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 chicken onto a metal or bamboo skewer. Repeat until you have four skewers. Set aside.
- Fire up your outdoor grill (or indoor grill) and cook the chicken kebabs until fully cooked. While grilling, brush the chicken with olive oil. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yep, can’t imagine summer without kababs! Love your colorful and healthy chicken kebabs, Bee! Definitely trying it soon!
Thanks!
Can you bake in oven? What temp
Yes you can. Bake at 375F.
Bake at 375F … for how long? 10 mins, 15 mins?
15 minutes should be fine.
I dont need to buy, I will make it by myself. Thanks for sharing :)
no salt and pepper?
I was skeptical about this recipe, as it seemed so simple, but I went ahead and tried it. Absolutely wonderful, with simple flavours! I loved it!
Hi Ace, thanks so much for your comment. Yes, all my recipes are simple and delicious! :)
Your recipes are always so good! However, on this one I am wondering about your nutrition calculations.
Hi Tim, thanks for your comment. The Nutrition Facts are provided by https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594
Not bad but nowhere near as delicious as your chicken satay recipe. I just use that for kebabs but cut the meat a bit bigger and add peppers and onions to the sticks.
Yes of course chicken satay is more delicious but this Chicken Kebab recipe is true to the Middle Eastern/Mediterranean flavors.
Your recipes are always so good! However, on this one I am wondering about your nutrition calculations. No way each serving could be over 800 calories as the 12 oz of chicken alone doesn’t have half that. Also, I only calculated the oil for the marinade and the oil for the grill really wouldn’t add calories. My Fitness Pal calculates this to be 255 calories per serving.
Hi Linda, you’re right. I thought it was odd too. I rerun it and now it says 284 calories.
What can I use instead of cumin? I would love to try this, looks so yummy!
You can skip it but it won’t taste as great.
Everyone loves chicken and this recipe really looks inviting. Will love to try it out soon
Awesome!