Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Kabob Recipe

Inspired by The Helmand
Time1h 20m
Serves4

Marinated chicken skewers served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Rice

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the boneless chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and add them to the marinade. Toss to ensure the chicken pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight for best flavor).

Preparing the Skewers

  1. 3

    Prepare the Skewers

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Kabobs

    Thread the marinated chicken, chopped red onion, and bell peppers onto the skewers, alternating between the chicken and vegetables. Leave a little space between each piece for even cooking.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the long-grain rice and salt. Stir once, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Grilling the Kabobs

  1. 6

    Grill the Kabobs

    Place the assembled skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the kabobs over a bed of rice, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.

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