MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS

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Make and share this Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Kebabs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 16 kebabs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup fresh orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large oranges
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup Pomegranate-Orange Dressing and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  • Cut each orange into 8 wedges; cut each wedge crosswise into 3 pieces.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken and orange pieces alternately onto each of 16 (10-inch) skewers. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with remaining 1/2 cup Pomegranate-Orange Dressing. Place kebabs on a platter; sprinkle with mint.
  • Pomegranate-Orange Dressing (makes 1 1/2 cups) serving size 1 tablespoon.
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice.
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses.
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange rind.
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced.
  • 1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil.
  • Combine all ingredients except oil, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk until well combined.
  • Note: Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container for up to five days; stir well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 452, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 20.6

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