Coriander Chicken Kebabs with Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Published April 4, 2013. Updated December 30, 2018

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Why I don’t eat Indian food more often, I cannot tell you. With the first bite every time I eat it, I think to myself this is some seriously incredible flavor. The fragrant blend of spices and herbs and the creamy sauces that often accompany it, they are simply mouthwatering.

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So my husband still orders the newspaper. Yes, he’s 28 years old, but sometimes I wonder if he grew up in a different era =). He says he has always read it every morning since he was a kid. I don’t like the newspaper. They could seriously find some more positive things to talk about if you ask me.

Why is the media so hooked on the negative? The only time I like to pick up the newspaper is when I see something food related, like the Relish magazine that comes on occasion with the Sunday paper. This past Sunday they had a similar version of this which inspired me to make this recipe. I’m in love with these chicken kebabs.

And the lemon cilantro yogurt dipping sauce is the perfect, tangy blend to coat this savory chicken.

You can omit the cream if you want to keep this recipe lighter, it is optional but I love it in Indian food. I also wanted some light form of sweetness to balance out the acidity of the lemon and tang of the yogurt and the sweetness of the cream did just the trick. Enjoy!

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Coriander Chicken Kebabs

Deliciously spiced Moroccan style chicken kebabs that are marinated and perfectly grilled then served with a delicious herbed yogurt sauce for dipping.
Servings: 4
Prep20 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Resting30 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Instructions

  • FOR THE KEBABS: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 2 cloves garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken pieces in a large resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag and press chicken into marinade. Allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in warm water for 5 minutes). Preheat a grill over medium-high heat.
  • Brush grill lightly with oil and grill chicken, rotating once halfway through grilling, until cooked through, about 9 minutes. Serve warm with Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce.
  • FOR THE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Coriander Chicken Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 649mg28%
Potassium 709mg20%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 568IU11%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.