Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

• 1 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

For the Kabobs:

• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning (or use metal skewers)
• Bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes (or your choice of vegetables)
• Olive oil, for brushing

How to make that TastyBurp

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: olive oil, yogurt, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.

2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and coat them evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably, overnight for maximum flavor.

3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare your grill for medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

4. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with your choice of vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes.

5. Brush the chicken kabobs with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

6. If grilling, place the chicken kabobs on the preheated grill. Grill for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. If baking, place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.

7. Once the chicken is cooked through (it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), remove the kabobs from the grill or oven.

8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.

9. Serve the chicken kabobs with pita bread, rice, or a salad, and your favorite sauce or dip like tzatziki or hummus.

10. Enjoy that TastyBurp!