Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup lemon juice from 2 lemons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons hot paprika

2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, ginger, salt, smoked paprika, hot paprika, garlic, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade and seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Place in refrigerator and marinate for 4 to 8 hours.

Thread chicken tightly onto skewers.

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers until well browned on all sides and center of chicken registers between 160-165°F (71-74°C) on an instant read thermometer, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Serves 4-6
• Calories: 295 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 187 mg
• Sodium: 505 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 39 g