Chicken Kabobs With Mediterranean Brown Rice Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes.
• Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, add the onion pieces along the way in between the chicken pieces.Place the kebabs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Spoon or brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grill by lightly dipping a paper towel in vegetable oil and, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kebabs until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a plate and serve warm!

MIDDLE EASTERN-STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, folding if the pieces are long and thin, alternating with the red onions. Be sure not to cram the skewers. (Note: You'll need between 6-8 skewers.) Place the kabobs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the marinade all over the meat, coating well. Cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. To grease the grill, lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over the grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the chicken kabobs until golden brown and cooked through, turning the skewers occasionally, 13 to 15 minutes. (The yogurt marinade makes these kabobs prone to sticking to the grill grates; if necessary, use a metal BBQ spatula to scrape underneath the kabobs and release them.) Transfer the kabobs to a platter and serve.
• Note: I've specified boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe; they're juicier and more flavorful than chicken breasts, and they work better in this type of yogurt and lemon-based marinade. They're also much easier to cook without drying out.

CHICKEN KABOBS WITH MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat. Rinse chicken, and pat dry. Cut into 11⁄2-inch pieces, then thread chicken onto 8-inch wooden skewers. Grill 8-10 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Add remaining ingredients to 1 cup of brown rice; toss until combined. Top with chicken kabobs. Serve.

SHISH TAWOOK (MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN KABOBS)

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt. Cut each breast into 3 to 4 pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in garlic. Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, allspice, sumac, and pomegranate syrup. Mix well with your hands.
• Cover chicken mixture with plastic wrap, pressing against the surface to remove any air. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill and 2 grill baskets with the cover closed for 10 minutes. Divide chicken evenly between the grill baskets. Grill until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes per side.