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

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

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