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Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs with Spiced Rice
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Middle Eastern

Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs with Spiced Rice

Tender marinated chicken kebabs packed with over 50g of protein, served with fragrant turmeric-spiced rice and a refreshing homemade mint yogurt sauce. The chicken is marinated in garlic, paprika, turmeric, lemon, and low-fat yogurt before being grilled to golden perfection. A flavor-forward meal ideal for weekly prep.

15m Prep
20m Cook
35m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

kebabs
  • 600 g chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp parsley (dried)
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp low-fat yogurt
mint sauce
  • 200 g fat-free yogurt
  • 15 g fresh mint
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
rice
  • 1 whole onion (chopped)
  • 1 whole bell pepper (chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 200 g basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 400 ml water

Steps

  1. 1
    Cut chicken into cubes and add garlic, paprika, parsley, turmeric, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and low-fat yogurt. Mix well and thread onto skewers.
    ~10 min
  2. 2
    For the mint sauce, blend fat-free yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
    ~3 min
  3. 3
    Cook the chicken kebabs for 10 minutes until golden brown and juicy. Set aside.
    ~10 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for a minute before adding turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and uncooked basmati rice. Let the rice toast.
    ~4 min
  5. 5
    Add water, mix, then simmer covered for 8 minutes until fully cooked.
    ~8 min
  6. 6
    Serve the rice with the chicken kebabs and a generous amount of mint sauce.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

420
Calories
52g
Protein
35g
Carbs
7g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Chicken kebabs are a staple across the Middle East and Mediterranean, known for their bold spiced marinades and skewer-grilled presentation. This version pairs them with a cooling mint sauce popular in South Asian and Levantine cuisines.
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