Moroccan Chicken Kebab

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  • 20m Prep Time
  • 9m Cook Time
  • 29m Ready In
  • Cuisine : World
  • Course : Dinner

Moroccan-style chicken kebabs marinated in a blend of parsley, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled or broiled to perfection.


Ingredients

Servings:
(4 servings) Units:
  • 680 g chicken or turkey breast cut into 3/4" cubes
  • 9.86 ml salt
  • 9.86 ml paprika
  • 2.46 ml pepper
  • 2.46 ml ginger
  • 1.23 ml crushed saffron threads
  • 2.46 ml turmeric
  • garlic pressed or finely chopped
  • 44.4 ml fresh parsley chopped
  • 22.2 ml lemon juice
  • 22.2 ml vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 11 of 11 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
338 cal
Protein
27.6 g
Carbohydrate
17.3 g
Fiber
2.01 g
Sugars
1.53 g
Sodium
2691 mg
Total fat
18.7 g
Saturated fat
4.71 g
Monounsaturated fat
8.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat
4.21 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 87.1 mg
  • Iron: 2.3 mg
  • Magnesium: 47.1 mg
  • Phosphorus: 272 mg
  • Potassium: 795 mg
  • Zinc: 1.69 mg

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.

  • 9.86 ml salt
  • 9.86 ml paprika
  • 2.46 ml pepper
  • 2.46 ml ginger
  • 1.23 ml crushed saffron threads
  • 2.46 ml turmeric
  • 22.2 ml lemon juice
  • 22.2 ml vegetable oil

Prepare

  • 680 g chicken or turkey breast, cut into 3/4" cubes
  • garlic, pressed or finely chopped
  • Chop 44.4 ml fresh parsley

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Pat the pieces of chicken dry and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

  2. 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.

  3. Step 3.

    Add the cubed chicken and massage or stir to coat thoroughly with the marinade.

  4. Step 4.

    Cover tightly, transfer to the refrigerator, and let marinate for several hours or overnight.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Step 7.

    Transfer the marinated chicken to skewers.

  8. Step 8.

    Cook the skewers, turning several times until the meat is cooked through and nicely colored, 7 to 9 minutes.

Tips & variations

Plan n Cook Kitchen
05/22/2026 19:53

Really like to let this sit and marinate for at least 24 hours. Soak the wooden skewers for a good hour beforehand.

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Ratings & reviews

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Good Sstuff
05/22/2026 14:36 · 5 · Plan n Cook Kitchen

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