Typical Egyptian Kebabs

Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Serves:
2
Good for: Muscle gain
World food: African, Egyptian, Mediterranean

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
434
Fat (g)
9.0
Carbs (g)
14.0
Protein (g)
70.0
Salt (g)
2.1
Sugar (g)
7.0

Ingredients

2 tbsp
Plain Yogurt (whole milk)
2 tsp
Sea Salt
1 Dash
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp
Turmeric
0.5 tsp
Dry mustard (or 1 packet)
1 tsp
Curry Powder
0.5 tsp
Cardamom (ground)
2 tsp
Lemon Juice
2 tsp
Vinegar
2 Portions
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1
Onion (cut into 8 thin slices)
1
Tomato (sliced, as garnish)
1 Medium
Green Pepper ((approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia), sliced as garnish)
0.25 Cup
Peppermint

Method

  1. Mix the yogurt, salt, black pepper, turmeric, mustard, curry powder, cardamom, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large bowl.
  2. Put the cubed chicken into the bowl, stir to mix, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Pull out the chicken pieces and thread them onto skewers, exchanging with the sliced onion, using about 5 pieces of chicken per skewer.
  5. Grill the kebabs for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Serve and garnish with tomato slices, green pepper rings, and fresh mint or parsley.