Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAbaGrilled Chicken Kebab Recipe

Grilled Chicken Kebab Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time1h
Serves4

served with basmati rice, yogurt marinade, sweet pepper, zhoug

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Basmati Rice

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a medium bowl, combine plain yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for better flavor.

Kebab Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, they're ready to use.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Kebabs

    Thread marinated chicken and sweet bell pepper chunks alternately onto the skewers.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Grill the Kebabs

    Place the assembled skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Rice Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook the Rice

    In a saucepan, combine basmati rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.

Zhoug Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Make Zhoug Sauce

    In a food processor, combine fresh cilantro, parsley, chopped green chili peppers, garlic, ground cumin, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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