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Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs

A marinade of yogurt, orange, cumin, and saffron flavor these juicy chicken kebabs. Served with lime wedges and lavash or pita, it's a special but deceptively easy meal.

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Ingredients

For 4 Serving(s)

spiced-chicken-and-tomato-kebabs

  • 1 c yogurt
  • 1/2 c lime juice
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 T orange zest
  • 1 T cumin
  • 1 T coarse salt
  • 1 T black pepper
  • 2 t saffron
  • 1 t coriander
  • 6 clv garlic
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 12 plum tomatoes
  • sumac
  • 2 limes
  • pita

Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, orange zest, cumin, salt, pepper, saffron, coriander, garlic, and onions. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  2. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, heat a gas grill to medium-high, or heat broiler to high. Skewer the chicken on 4 metal skewers, and skewer the tomatoes on 3 metal skewers. Grill the chicken, turning frequently, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Grill the tomatoes, turning frequently for about 7 minutes, until soft and charred.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken and tomatoes with sumac, and serve with limes and lavash or pita.

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