Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs

Total Time:Prep: 40 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Moumita Ghosh, Kolkata, West Bengal, AA (Zip 340xx)

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 13, 2023

Cook the onions first so there’s plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Before serving, give the whole platter a spritz of lemon for a sunshiny delight. —Moumita Ghosh, Kolkata, West Bengal

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Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
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Cilantro & Lemon Marinated Chicken Kabobs

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Yield:6 servings
Prep:40 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 serrano peppers, sliced
  • 1 piece fresh gingerroot (1 inch), coarsely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 medium sweet onions, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • Lemon wedges
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon juice and salt; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place water, yogurt, herbs, peppers, ginger and garlic in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.
  2. Brush onions with 2 tablespoons oil. On a lightly oiled rack, grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining oil during the last 4 minutes. Serve with grilled onions and lemon wedges.
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