SPICED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH PITA

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner of za'atar-spiced chicken kebabs, with soft pita bread, crunchy cucumbers flecked with mint, and a fast garlick-y yogurt sauce.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup 5 percent-fat Greek yogurt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 large red onion, cut into 6 wedges with root end intact
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 teaspoons za'atar, plus more for sprinkling
6 pitas (each 6 inches)
2 mini cucumbers, halved lengthwise and chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle garlic with salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife. Stir into yogurt; season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler, with rack in upper position. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle chicken, bell pepper, and onion with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons za'atar; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Thread chicken and vegetables onto 6 skewers. Arrange in a single layer on sheet; broil until lightly charred, 6 minutes.
  • Flip; broil until chicken is cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Broil pitas on a baking sheet until lightly charred, 1 minute. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with za'atar, and season with salt. Remove chicken and vegetables from skewers; serve with cucumbers, mint, pitas, and yogurt sauce.

George Michael
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These chicken kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


MARWA ALI
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these kebabs! The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Sk Boss
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These chicken kebabs are delicious! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I love the way the spices blend together to create a unique flavor. I served them with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a perfect meal.


Ame Nio
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I served it with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a delicious meal.


Denis Emmanuel
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These chicken kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Boyi ladi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these kebabs! The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Chiriseri Dayana
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These chicken kebabs are delicious! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I love the way the spices blend together to create a unique flavor. I served them with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a perfect meal.


Emmanuel Osei
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I served it with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a delicious meal.


Kathryn Zulu
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These chicken kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They're easy to make and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Yudaya Ssali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these kebabs! The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Sahil Alam
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These chicken kebabs are delicious! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I love the way the spices blend together to create a unique flavor. I served them with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a perfect meal.


Amanda Lafayet
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I made these chicken kebabs for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making these again.


Limelight Ben Mzalendo
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These chicken kebabs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the spices blend together to create a delicious flavor. I usually serve them with pita bread and tzatziki sauce.


Callum Reed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these kebabs! The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Rosa Ayon
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


IMRAN HUSSAIN
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I served it with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and it was a delicious meal.


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