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The Nutrition Source

Spicy Chicken Kebabs with Moorish Flavors

Recipe courtesy of The Culinary Institute of AmericaMoorish spices

Makes 12 skewers

  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • Pinch of salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin seed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 30 flame seedless grapes

In a mortar, pound the garlic with a pinch of salt to make a paste.

In a dry skillet, heat the coriander seeds, paprika, cumin seeds, thyme, crushed red pepper, and curry powder until hot and aromatic, 30 seconds. Remove from pan and put the mixture into a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind to make a fine powder.

In a bowl, combine the garlic, spices, canola oil, lemon juice, parsley, ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper, and chicken cubes. Toss well to coat completely and let marinate several hours, mixing occasionally.

Skewer the chicken and grapes and grill until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition analysis for 1 skewer: 

Calories: 90⁄ Protein: 9 g ⁄ Carbohydrate: 3 g ⁄ Fiber: 0 g ⁄ Sodium: 180 mg
Saturated fat: 1 g ⁄ Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g ⁄ Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Trans fat: 0 g ⁄ Cholesterol: 25 mg

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