When it comes to BBQ, you must admit that chicken kabobs are the ones that are easiest and most affordable. And they also delight everyone. Whether you use chicken breast or thighs, these skewers take very little time to cook on a grill. Therefore, you don’t have too many people waiting to be served.
Step-by-step: Middle Eastern – Chicken Kebabs
Prep Chicken – Clean, trim, and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.Pro tip – Cut the chicken into about 1-inch pieces as too large will keep the chicken raw in the middle. Also, make sure the chicken is dry so the marinade will stick to it. Prep Veggies – Cut vegetables also into small pieces similar to the chicken. Cut each onion into quarters. Do the same with the tomatoes if using large tomatoes.Pro tip – Prepare the veggies no more than 4 hours before cooking so they stay fresh. I like to add the chicken marinade into my veggies as well so they pick up flavor from the chicken. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes at least.Pro tip – Soaking the skewers in water will prevent them from burning on the grill so do not skip this step.
Marinade – Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces. Cover and set aside to marinate for an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge. Thaw it an hour before cooking.Pro tip – I like to combine the salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the chicken first, and the yogurt at the end but you can add everything in all at once. Skewer – Thread the chicken and vegetable pieces alternating each other. I prefer one piece of chicken one piece veggie or sometimes 1 piece of chicken and two pieces of veggies.Pro tip – The skewers can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 4 hours.
Grill – Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Place a few skewers at a time – do not overcrowd the grill. Brush each skewer with cooking oil.Pro tip – The char marks on the chicken can be controlled by raising and lowing the heat under the grill. Let cook for at least 3 minutes before you try to move it. When it’s done on one side it will release from the pan. Turn to the other side and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.Pro tip – As a guide, each skewer with chicken breast takes 5 to 6 minutes to cook on all sides. Skewer with chicken thigh meat will take about 8 to 10 minutes on all sides. Serve with fragrant rice or pita bread with tahini and hummus.
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