Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Name: Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; ½ teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((reduce to ½ teaspoon for less heat)); Zest of one lemon; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from one lemon); 1¾ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 cloves garlic , (minced); 2½ to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1½-in/4-cm pieces (see note)); 1 large red onion, (cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) chunks); Vegetable oil, (for greasing the grill)

You'll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.

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Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((reduce to ½ teaspoon for less heat))
Zest of one lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from one lemon)
1¾ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic , (minced)
2½ to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, (trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1½-in/4-cm pieces (see note))
1 large red onion, (cut into 1-in (2.5-cm) chunks)
Vegetable oil, (for greasing the grill)

Steps

In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin, alternating with the red onions. Be sure not to cram the skewers. (Note: You'll need between 6 and 8 skewers.) Place the kabobs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kabobs until golden brown and cooked through, turning the skewers occasionally, 13 to 15 minutes. (The yogurt marinade makes these kabobs prone to sticking to the grill grates; if necessary, use a metal BBQ spatula to scrape underneath the kabobs and release them.) Transfer the kabobs to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories35018% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $1.62

Per Serving $0.41/serving

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📋 Price Breakdown (21% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
plain whole milk Greek yogurt	1 cup	$0.94/200g	$1.11
extra-virgin olive oil	2 tablespoons	-	-
paprika	2 teaspoons	$2.50/kg	$0.50
cumin	0.5 teaspoon	$4.38/kg	$0.01
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon	-	-	-
crushed red pepper flakes	1 teaspoon	-	-
Zest of one lemon	-	-	-
freshly squeezed lemon juice	2 tablespoons	-	-
salt	1.75 teaspoons	-	-
freshly ground black pepper	0.5 teaspoon	-	-
garlic	5 cloves	-	-
to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs	2.5	-	-
red onion	1 large	-	-
Vegetable oil	-	-	-