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 kabobs, 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 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)

Submitted by senseicheryl

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 18 chicken kabobs
Serves:: 9

ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cardamom
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ 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

Puree the garlic, onion, spices, lemon juice and yogurt in the container of a blender or food processor.
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.
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.