Lebanese Chicken Kebabs

Name: Lebanese Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 10 12 skewers
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast (diced); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 5-6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika {or sweet paprika works}; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes {optional}; Juice from 1 lemon; Zest from half of the lemon; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Fresh parsley for garnish; Lemon wedges for serving; Yogurt sauce and pita for serving

These Lebanese Chicken Kebabs not only taste amazing, but they are the perfect 30 minutes meal!

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total1 hr 30 min
Makes10 12 skewers
Calories163

Ingredients

10 12 skewers

2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast (diced)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5-6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika {or sweet paprika works}
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes {optional}
Juice from 1 lemon
Zest from half of the lemon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Yogurt sauce and pita for serving

Method

1
In a large bowl combine the chicken with the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, tomato paste, and salt and pepper. Toss the chicken to evenly coat it in the marinade.
2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if you have time to create juicy chicken.
3
If using wooden skewers soak them otherwise you can use metal skewers. Remove the marinated chicken pieces from the refrigerator.
4
Then take one skewer and thread between 6 and 8 chicken pieces onto it. Set the kebabs aside until you are ready to grill.
5
Brush the grill grates with non-stick oil. Heat a grill or cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. Place all the chicken kabobs onto the hot grill. Cook for 4 minutes, flip and cook for 4 more minutes.
6
Repeat the process 1 or 2 more times or until cooked completely and charred bits have formed around the outside.
7
Once cooked through, remove the kebabs from the grill and serve immediately. Serve with a warm pita bread, a big fattoush salad and lebanese garlic sauce, tahini sauce or a creamy dill sauce.

Notes

Oven: This recipe shows you how to cook the chicken kebabs on the grill, however you can also cook chicken kebabs in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Place the tray into the hot oven and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.