Description
These Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Zesty Garlic Marinade are packed with bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavors. Juicy chicken cubes are marinated with garlic, lemon, and spices, then grilled alongside colorful peppers and onions. Served with creamy tahini sauce, this dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken Kabobs:
- 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground green cardamom
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 15 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- For the Tahini Sauce:
- 1 tahini sauce recipe (tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together paprika, thyme, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, sliced yellow onion, and olive oil to make the marinade.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with pieces of green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Grill kabobs for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred on the edges.
- Meanwhile, prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini paste with lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Serve grilled chicken kabobs hot with tahini sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- These kabobs pair well with rice pilaf, flatbreads, or fresh salads.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken kabobs, grilled chicken skewers, garlic marinade, Middle Eastern chicken, summer grilling recipe