Moroccan Chicken Kebabs

Name: Moroccan Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 small bell peppers (red and/or yellow) cored seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

(1)

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces2 small bell peppers (red and/or yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

Directions

1. Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat grill or broiler. Blanch bell peppers in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and refresh with cold water. Blanch zucchini for 1 minute. Drain and refresh with cold water.
3. Alternate chicken cubes, peppers and zucchini on skewers. Grill or broil the kebabs until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIGPHATTY85.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 192.1
Total Fat: 8.9 g
Cholesterol: 22.4 mg
Sodium: 637.3 mg
Total Carbs: 18.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 12.8 g

More Recipes Like This

TIME485

CALS178

(598 ratings)

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES 177.5 FAT 4.1 PROTEIN 27.2 CARBS 7.3 FIBER 2.1

TIME0

CALS194

(730 ratings)

Cola Chicken

Chicken that's easy to make and low calorie.Submitted by: KAMEL622

CALORIES 193.8 FAT 1.9 PROTEIN 16.2 CARBS 21.4 FIBER 0

TIME0

CALS187

(385 ratings)

Caribbean Chicken RECIPE

Ready in just 20 minutes.Submitted by:

CALORIES 186.6 FAT 3.3 PROTEIN 6 CARBS 34.9 FIBER 3.2

TIME425

CALS225

(316 ratings)

Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals! Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES 225.4 FAT 3.2 PROTEIN 29.7 CARBS 19.8 FIBER 4.9

TIME60

CALS239

(332 ratings)

Baked Chicken with Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

CALORIES 239.3 FAT 7.1 PROTEIN 28.7 CARBS 12.5 FIBER 1.8

Member Reviews

SAHARAEYES
This sounds like a great dish. FYI-the authentic way to make this is without yogurt. Moroccans do not use yogurt to marinate or cook with. I know I am one :). All the spices are ones I would use. Thanks for sharing - 9/18/08