TURKISH-SPICED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH POMEGRANATE RELISH AND TAHINI YOGURT

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Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt image

Provided by Sarah Dickerman

Categories     Chicken     High Fiber     Dinner     Spice     Healthy     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Tahini yogurt:
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
Pomegranate relish:
1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
2/3 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Chicken:
1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Warm pita breads
Ingredient info: Greek-style yogurt is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is available at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.
Special Equipment
4 10- to 12-inch-long metal skewers

Steps:

  • For tahini yogurt:
  • Combine lemon juice, Baharat Seasoning, and garlic in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in yogurt and tahini. Season tahini yogurt to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For pomegranate relish:
  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • For chicken:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat broiler. Thread 6 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Broil chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange kebabs on platter. Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita breads.

segunfunmi david
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Sharmajee
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken I had in the fridge, and it turned out great.


Opatoye Shimeon
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I'm not a fan of pomegranate, so I substituted mango chutney in the relish. It was still delicious!


Glennis Almanzar
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pomegranate relish and tahini yogurt sauce are the perfect complements.


Carinton Owiti
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory, the pomegranate relish is sweet and tangy, and the tahini yogurt sauce is creamy and涼 cool.


Smith ayodele
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Zxx Zoo
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pomegranate relish and tahini yogurt sauce helped to add some moisture.


Liz Reed
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The pomegranate relish is the perfect complement to the chicken. It's sweet and tangy, and it really brightens up the dish.


nam delph
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Khalid Saeedi
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I love the way the spices in this recipe blend together. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


R0KKUKEN
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These chicken kebabs were a hit at my last dinner party! The pomegranate relish and tahini yogurt sauce added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish.