By Eileen Latimore
Ginger-Curry Chicken Kabobs
4 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
Serve with warm naan and, if you like, plain yogurt for drizzling.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:41:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories368.4 kcal (18%)
Total Fat16.8 g (24%)
Carbs6.9 g (3%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein45.9 g (92%)
Sodium417.3 mg (21%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
2 tablespoonsgrapeseed oil
or other neutral
2 tablespoonstomato paste
2 tablespoonslemon juice
plus lemon wedges to serve
1 tablespoonfresh ginger
finely grated
3garlic cloves
medium, finely grated
1 tablespooncurry powder
1 teaspoonground turmeric
¼ teaspooncayenne pepper
kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
or breasts, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1red bell pepper
medium, orange, or yellow, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1red onion
small, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together the oil, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, 1¼ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken and mix with your hands, rubbing the seasonings into the meat, until evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes while you prepare the grill or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Step 2
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. For a charcoal grill, ignite a large chimney of coals, let burn until lightly ashed over, then distribute evenly over the grill bed; open the bottom grill vents. For a gas grill, turn all burners to high. Heat the grill, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, then clean and oil the grate.
Step 3
While the grill heats, thread the chicken, alternating with the pepper and onion pieces, onto 6 to 8 metal skewers. Place the skewers on the grill. Cook without disturbing until lightly charred on the bottom and the meat releases easily from the grill, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the skewers and cook, turning every few minutes, until charred all over and the chicken is no longer pink when cut into, another 8 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with lemon wedges.
Step 4
Tip: Don’t worry if the cut pieces of chicken are irregularly shaped. As long as they’re similarly sized, shape isn’t important. Don’t crowd the skewers on the grill grate. Allow some space between them so heat circulates and the chicken cooks quickly and without steaming.
