Grilled Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Marinated chicken skewers served with rice.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Kebabs
Rice
Method
Preparing the Marinade
- 1
Make the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Marinating the Chicken
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and add them to the marinade. Stir to coat the chicken evenly, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Preparing the Rice
- 3
Grilling the Kebabs
- 4
Prepare the Skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Assemble the Kebabs
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve the Kebabs
Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Serve the chicken kebabs with the cooked basmati rice on the side.