Summer is here and the best thing about summer is, of course, the fun BBQ such as skewers and kebabs with some wonderful salad and rice or pita.
Step-by-step: Grilled chicken skewers
Prep chicken – Clean, wash, 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 chunks as too large will keep the chicken raw in the middle. Also, ensure the chicken is dry so the marinade will stick to it. Prep veggies—Cut vegetables into small pieces, similar to the chicken. Cut each bell pepper into a quarter, then each quarter into 4 pieces after taking off the stalk and seeds. Do the same with the onions and tomatoes if using large tomatoes (cherry tomatoes can be kept whole).Pro tip – Prepare the veggies no more than 4 hours before cooking so they stay fresh. I also like to add chicken marinade to my veggies, 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.
Marinate
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 with 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 and one piece of veggie or sometimes one piece of chicken and two pieces of veggies.Pro tip – You can prepare the skewers ahead of time and keep 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 – You can control the char marks on the chicken by raising and lowering 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. A skewer with chicken thigh meat will take about 8 to 10 minutes on all sides. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with fragrant rice or pita bread with tahini and hummus.
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