Afghan Chicken Kebab

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Delight in an authentic Afghan culinary experience with Kabab E Morgh - chicken pieces marinated in a spiced Greek yogurt mix and grilled to perfection. This savory dish offers a fusion of flavors ideal for any main course.

Ingredients

🐓 1kg chicken breast or chicken thigh
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🌿 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
✨ 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🧄 3 crushed garlic cloves
🥛 1.5-2 cups Greek yogurt
🛢️ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
🍋 Fresh lemon juice for serving

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken:

Trim 1kg of chicken breasts, removing excess fat or bones.
Cut into uniform 1 cm cubes for even cooking.

2- Marinate:

Place the chicken cubes in a large mixing bowl.
Add salt, ground coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and crushed garlic cloves.

3- Mix Ingredients:

Pour Greek yogurt and vegetable oil over the chicken mixture.
Using your hands, mix thoroughly to coat every piece.

4- Chill:

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor infusion.

5- Preheat Grill:

Before cooking, mix the marinated chicken again.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

6- Skewer the Chicken:

Thread chicken onto metal skewers.
Leave slight gaps between pieces to ensure even cooking.

7- Grill to Perfection:

Place skewers on preheated grill.
Turn every 20 seconds to seal in flavors, grilling for a total of 5-6 minutes until beautifully charred and firm.

8- Rest and Serve:

Once cooked, remove from grill and let rest briefly.
Slide chicken off skewers onto a platter and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Marinating Time: Overnight (8-12 hours recommended)
Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 8-13 hours
Servings: 4
Equipment: Cutting board, Chef’s knife, Large stainless steel mixing bowl, Plastic wrap, Metal skewers, Gas grill