CILANTRO & LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

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Cook the onions first so there's plenty of room on the grill for the chicken skewers. Give the whole platter a spritz of lemon for a sunshiny delight. -Moumita Ghosh, Kolkata, West Bengal

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Brush onions with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tarsha Henry
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I've made these kabobs several times now, and they're always a favorite with my family and friends.


shamshir Ali
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These kabobs are so delicious! I love the combination of the cilantro and lemon. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful.


William Lynch
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I've made these kabobs several times now, and they're always a favorite with my family and friends.


Dalek Lord
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These kabobs are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with guests.


Latina Gemi
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I love the zesty flavor of these kabobs. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful.


Wyoma K Webb
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These kabobs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Karungi Recheal
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I love the bright and fresh flavor of these kabobs. The cilantro and lemon really shine through.


Rizwan Naul
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These kabobs are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Precious Chukwunonye
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I've made these kabobs several times now, and they're always a favorite with my family and friends.


Yeshiwas Wubalem
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These kabobs are so delicious! I love the combination of the cilantro and lemon. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful.


Sujii Yapabandara
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I made these kabobs for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken, and they were so easy to make.


dullis dulla
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These chicken kabobs were amazing! The cilantro-lemon marinade was so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again!