MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Categories     Chicken     Mint     Pepper     Yogurt

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro,chopped
2 teaspoons honey
2 1/2 teaspoons (divided) kosher salt
4 cloves (divided) garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves,chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves,finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, finely grated
2 green bell peppers, cut into cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges, and bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade in a separate bowl.
  • Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 5 hours.
  • Whisk yogurt, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped mint, 2 cloves garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
  • Toss green bell peppers and red onion in the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Remove chicken from the bag and discard all marinade.
  • Thread chicken, peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange skewers on the grill. Close lid and cook, turning once or twice, until chicken is firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve with cold sauce.

Diane Smith
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Yum!


Teresa
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I made these skewers for a barbecue and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Kevin Romero
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These skewers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll try again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Pegulave Frost
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Not bad!


Chala Chala
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These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love the way the spices blend together.


Anik Kumar Saha
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the marinade was still delicious. I'll try again with a shorter cooking time.


Riley Bradberry
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I've made these skewers several times and they're always a hit. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


Valerie Solano
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Meh.


Yusuf Matubbar
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I couldn't find the ras el hanout spice blend, so I substituted a mixture of cumin, coriander, and paprika. It was still delicious!


Abu Hurera
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These skewers are always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of spices and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Mathentombi Mtofela
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Amazing!!


Edwige Labastille
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The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the marinade was delicious. I'll try again with a different cooking method.


VIRID 407 Xbox
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I love how easy these skewers are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up anytime I need a quick and tasty meal.


Missy Smith
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These chicken skewers were a hit at my last party! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.