Turkish Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini

Name: Turkish Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 3.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp baharat seasoning; 1 large garlic clove; 0.5 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup tahini; 1.25 cup pomegranate seeds; 0.667 cup pistachios; 0.333 cup fresh Italian parsley; 2.5 tbsp olive oil; 2.5 tsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup coarsely grated onion; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp baharat seasoning; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; warm pita bread

Chicken, tahini and pomegranate seeds come together in these kebabs, fragrant with baharat and clove and grilled. Finish with salt and pepper.

1 hr 35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 60 min · 95 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Tahini yogurt. Combine lemon juice, Baharat Seasoning, and garlic in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in yogurt and tahini. Season tahini yogurt to taste with salt. DO AHEAD Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
2
Pomegranate relish. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
120 min
3
Chicken. Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
4
Preheat broiler. Thread 6 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Broil chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange kebabs on platter. Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita breads.
6 min