Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers

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Amazing chicken skewers my mom used to make when I was younger. These are great fresh of the grill and even better reheated. I love to meal prep this and take with me to work.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Additional: 5hrs2 mins

Total: 5hrs55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons honey

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

4 (6 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes

2 cups whole-milk Greek yogurt

½ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup finely chopped mint leaves

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 green bell peppers

cut into cubes

1 small red onion

cut into 8 wedges

bamboo skewers

soaked in water for 30 minutes

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil 1/4 cup mint cilantro 2 tablespoons lemon juice honey 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic paprika cumin coriander cinnamon and cayenne in a large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade in a separate bowl.

Step 2

Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 5 hours.

Step 3

Whisk yogurt 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup mint 2 cloves garlic lemon zest and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Toss green bell peppers and red onion in the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Remove chicken from the bag and discard all marinade. Thread chicken peppers and onion alternately onto skewers.

Step 5

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange skewers on the grill. Close lid and cook turning once or twice until chicken is firm to the touch 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with cold sauce.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 496

% Daily Value *

Protein: 42.8g 86%

Carbohydrates: 17.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 10.3g

Fat: 28.5g 44%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Cholesterol: 119.4mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 841.1IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.3mg 179%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 71.6mg 119%

Folate: 25.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 55mg 6%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 48mg 17%

Potassium: 530.4mg 15%

Sodium: 1355.5mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 256.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.