Chicken Kebabs

Name: Chicken Kebabs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 red bell peppers, cut into chunks; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; 4 flatbreads or pita breads; Chilli sauce for serving; Shredded lettuce for serving; Lemon wedges for serving

Recipe GLPR6c7ce6122eb5df

Middle Eastern

Main Course

135 min

353 cal

Servings: 4

Grill

SNAP eligible

Succulent grilled chicken kebabs marinated in aromatic spices and threaded with colorful peppers and onions. Served alongside warm flatbread, fresh lettuce, and fiery chilli sauce for a satisfying main course with bright, charred flavors.

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Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 red bell peppers, cut into chunks

1 red onion, cut into chunks

4 flatbreads or pita breads

Chilli sauce for serving

Shredded lettuce for serving

Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and paprika with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken chunks, toss until well coated, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
If using bamboo skewers, soak 12 of them in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, alternating with red pepper and red onion chunks (discard any leftover marinade). Lightly brush the assembled kebabs with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat your grill to high heat. Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking and light charring. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F, be golden brown, and slide easily off the skewers. The vegetables should be tender with some char.
While the kebabs finish cooking, warm the flatbreads in a dry griddle pan or frying pan over medium heat until lightly toasted and pliable. Serve the hot kebabs with warm flatbread, shredded lettuce, chilli sauce, and fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Chicken kebabs hit on availability and cost: chicken, peppers, onions, and spices are stocked reliably at any of the major Charlotte chains, and the total ingredient spend lands around $12-15 for four servings, or roughly $3-4 per plate. The 135-minute stated time is honest if you include marinating, though the actual hands-on work is closer to 25 minutes. The real limitation is household fit: this is a fussy, grill-dependent dish that demands attention while cooking and does not reheat well—the flatbread goes stale and the chicken dries out on day two—making it a committed weeknight commitment rather than a flexible family dinner.