Chicken Kabobs in a Middle Eastern Marinade

senseicheryl's Note:

This recipe was featured in an email from LifeScript Healthy Advantage. Their website address is: www.lifescript.com

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 9

Yield: 18.0 chicken ...

• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 18 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 12 boneless, skinless breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes)
• olive oil , as needed
• salt
• Italian parsley , chopped
• lemon wedge
• 18 bamboo skewers (soaked in water, or metal skewers)

Directions:

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.
4. 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.