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Marinated Chicken Kebabs

These chicken kebabs are tender and juicy thanks to a delicious yogurt marinade. These kebabs are easy to prepare on the grill or in oven and come with a Middle Eastern spice mix. This is so easy and healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 361
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs removed of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • garlic turmeric rice or any other sides such as naan or salad to serve
  • fresh parsley and/or lemon wedges to serve optional
  • 1 cup red onion red and green bell pepper or any vegetables of choice, optional
For Yogurt Marinade
  • 1 cup plain yogurt 2% or full fat recommended
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp black pepper or more to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano dried or 1 tbsp fresh
  • ½ tbsp kosher salt or more to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large-container. Toss in the bell peppers, red onion, chicken and other ingredients. Cover and let cool in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or other material. Thread the marinated chicken and vegetables on skewers and bake for 20-25 minutes, or till cooked through & golden-brown. Flip the skewers halfway through.
  3. Optional: Switch the oven to broil for 2-3 minutes to get a lightly charred look. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and/or parsley.