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Chicken Kebab

Chicken Kebab - easy recipe with the juiciest and best kebab ever! Threaded on skewers and marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic and cumin.  
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Persian Recipes
Keyword: Chicken Kebab
Servings: 6 skewers
Author: Bee Yinn Low

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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Notes

If you use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water overnight so they don't get burned during the grilling process.

Nutrition

Serving: 6skewers | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 153mg