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Coriander Chicken Kebabs

Coriander, cumin and lemon season grilled chicken skewers, finished with a cool cilantro yogurt sauce for bright, smoky contrast.

Dinner · moroccan · 20 ingredients

Prep 20 min · Cook 9 min · Total 59 min · Makes 4 servings

Coriander Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup fat-free plain greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp cream, optional
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 fair pinch dried ginger
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and pepper, then whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest and 2 cloves garlic. Put the chicken pieces into a large resealable bag, pour in the marinade, seal it, and press the chicken around so it is well coated. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Slide the chicken onto skewers; if you are using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes first. Heat a grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grates, then cook the chicken until cooked through, about 9 minutes, turning it once at the halfway point. Serve warm with Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.
  3. For the Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce, use a small mixing bowl to stir together every sauce ingredient. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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