GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH PITA, HALLOUMI AND SHAVED CUCUMBER SALAD

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Grilled Chicken Kebabs with Pita, Halloumi and Shaved Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for greasing
1 lemon, zested and halved
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
4 Persian cucumbers
3 to 4 sprigs dill, fronds picked
One 8-ounce block halloumi, cut into eight 1/4-inch thick slices
4 pitas
Tahini, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F or preheat a large grill pan over medium heat. Clean and oil the grates or grill pan.
  • Combine the lemon zest with the 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, the cumin, turmeric, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl; stir together. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to 1 hour, then thread 5 to 6 chicken cubes onto each skewer.
  • While the chicken marinates, peel the cucumber into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the dill fronds, the juice from 1/2 of the zested lemon and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Grill the skewers, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and all sides are charred, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove to a platter and squeeze juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon over the top.
  • Two minutes before the chicken is done cooking, grill the halloumi until warmed through and lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
  • For each serving, top 1 pita with some of the cucumber salad, 1 to 2 slices of the halloumi and 2 chicken skewers. Drizzle with tahini and serve.

Firdaus Dorothy
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The chicken, vegetables, and halloumi all go so well together.


Apqhtjc OADU
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These kebabs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mohammad Mujtaba
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I've tried many kebab recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Shiraz Yousaf
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These kebabs are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Kathy Hardwood
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I made these kebabs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jessica Tienda
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This recipe was easy to follow and the kebabs turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Narace “Mansoon” Oli
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These kebabs were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Vk Dilshan
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I loved the flavors in this recipe, but I found the chicken to be a bit overcooked.


JaydenJohnJones2000
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were great.


Yolandi Olckers
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These kebabs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Saloo Salman
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I've been making these kebabs for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ahmad Seyar Noori
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These kebabs were a hit at our last BBQ! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of the grilled halloumi and the shaved cucumber salad. Definitely a keeper recipe!