Moroccan Chicken Kebab
20m prep 9m cook 29m ready
Moroccan-style chicken kebabs marinated in a blend of parsley, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled or broiled to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts cut into 3/4" cubes
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- garlic pressed or finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 11 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 85.4 mg
- Iron: 2.38 mg
- Magnesium: 65.8 mg
- Phosphorus: 428 mg
- Potassium: 812 mg
- Zinc: 1.74 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
Prepare
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts, cut into 3/4" cubes
- garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- Chop 3 tbsp fresh parsley
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Pat the pieces of chicken dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
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Step 2.
Combine parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, pepper, ginger, turmeric, saffron (if using), and garlic in a medium bowl or zip-top bag to make the marinade.
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Step 3.
Add the cubed chicken and massage or stir to coat thoroughly with the marinade.
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Step 4.
Cover tightly, transfer to the refrigerator, and let marinate for several hours or overnight.
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Step 5.
Prepare a medium (350°F to 375°F) gas or charcoal grill fire, or position a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat and turn the broiler to high.
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Step 6.
If using wooden skewers, presoak them in cold water for about 20 minutes to avoid scorching. If broiling, use metal skewers and place the chicken on a large, rimmed baking sheet covered with foil.
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Step 7.
Transfer the marinated chicken to skewers.
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Step 8.
Cook the skewers, turning several times until the meat is cooked through and nicely colored, 7 to 9 minutes.
Tips & variations
Really like to let this sit and marinate for at least 24 hours. Soak the wooden skewers for a good hour beforehand.
Ratings & reviews
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