Mediterranean Chicken Skewers

Mediterranean Chicken Skewers - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Amazing Flavours, On your Griddle Pan or BBQ

One of the nicest chicken you will taste, and it’s so easy!

On your griddle pan or home BBQ, this recipe for yogurt marinated chicken skewers is a delicious and easy way to cook chicken. The yogurt marinade helps to tenderise the chicken and infuse it with flavour, while the red and green capsicums add a touch of sweetness and colour.

Skewers can be traced back to the Middle East, where skewered meats have been a popular dish for centuries. The yogurt marinade is thought to have originated in Turkey, where it was used to tenderise and flavour lamb kebabs.

The yogurt marinade also gives the chicken a pleasing slightly sour flavour. The lemon juice also helps to brighten the flavour of the chicken. The tomato paste adds a touch of sweetness and richness, while the garlic and spices add depth and complexity. The red and green capsicums a help to keep the chicken moist while it cooks. Serve with your favourite sides, such as taboule or rice.

Ingredients

2 large Chicken breast diced
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tbs Tomato paste
1 Lemon juice
4 garlic cloves puree
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sumac
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 Green and red capsicums (half of each)

Steps

Step 1
In a bowl, combine yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, mustard, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sumac, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Step 2

Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Step 3

Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers alternating with red and green capsicum squares.
Step 4

Preheat the grill or your BBQ to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and nicely charred.
Step 5

Serve the skewers with your favourite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or hummus. Perfect with taboule, see my recipe.

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