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Afghani Chicken Kabobs

Afghani cuisine is influenced by Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines. The people of Afghanistan are big meat eaters and love to barbecue. Kabobs are a staple of their cuisine. Instead of cooking them in a tandoor like their neighbors in Pakistan and India, kabobs are grilled over an open flame.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Afghani
Keyword: Afghani, Chicken, main course, South Asian
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor
  • metal skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 2” pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 large red bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Purée all of the marinade ingredients in a food processor.
    Afghani, main course, chicken
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 8 hours.
    Afghani, main course, chicken
  • Turn on your oven’s broiler. Place 4 pieces of the marinated chicken on metal skewers. Place the chicken kabobs on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
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  • Broil the chicken for 6 minutes a side. They will cook for the same amount of time if using a grill. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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