Best Spicy Moroccan Chicken Skewers Recipes

SPICY MOROCCAN CHICKEN SKEWERS

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A delicious kebab served over couscous with a dollop of Greek yogurt on the side. Recipe is from Cooking Light. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 chicken thighs, skinless, boneless (cut into 36 pieces)
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
12 cherry tomatoes
cooking spray
1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir in 1/8 teaspoons salt. Scrap mixture into a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours; turning after 1 hour.
Immerse 12 (8-inch) wooden skewers in water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry,.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread 3 chicken pieces, 1 pepper slice, and 1 tomato alternately onto each skewer, beginning and ending with chicken; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt. Arrange skewers on grill rack, coated with cooking spray, grill 4 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 348.6, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.2

SPICY LEMON CHICKEN KABOBS

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When I see Meyer lemons in the store, it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons white wine
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium lemons, halved
Minced chives

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, wine, pepper flakes and rosemary. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate up to 3 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until no longer pink, turning once, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place lemons on grill, cut side down. Grill until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Squeeze lemon halves over chicken. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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