Chicken Kabobs in a Middle Eastern Marinade

Name: Chicken Kabobs in a Middle Eastern Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 18 chicken kebabs
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 1 small onion; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp cardamom; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 cup plain yogurt; 18 boneless skinless chicken thighs; olive oil; salt; Italian parsley; lemon wedge; 18 bamboo skewers

Chicken, yogurt and lemon wedge grilled and spiced with paprika and cinnamon for Turkish kebabs. It's finished with salt and pepper.

20 min · Serves 18 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Puree the garlic, onion, spices, lemon juice and yogurt in the container of a blender or food processor.
2
Place the chicken in a non-aluminum container and cover with the marinade. Turn well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
3
Preheat the broiler or make a charcoal fire. Thread the chicken on skewers, brush with a little oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes per side for thigh meat, 3 to 4 minutes per side for breast meat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.