North African Baked Chicken Kebabs / Kabobs

Tasty north african spiced, baked chicken kebabs also known as kabobs.

I found this recipe whilst browsing pinterest, original can be found on closet cooking.

Changes I Made

• I used Halal Chicken Thighs which were skinless, boneless and diced, The original recipe doesn't state what part of the chicken to be used but I like thigh it doesn't dry out so quick like breast meat does as it has a bit of fat which = flavour.
• I used smoked paprika instead of regular
• I used 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin instead of toasted cumin seeds that are then ground
• I used 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules instead of fresh garlic 
• I reduced the olive oil by 1 tablespoon
• I don't have a grill so I pierced my marinated chicken onto skewers and baked at 220C for 15-18 minutes. 

The original recipe says Moroccan style but I'm pretty sure any north african country could claim these as their own, I know I would.

I hope you like the changes made on the blog design jazak Allah khair to Noor for all her patience with me.

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North African Baked Chicken Kebabs 

Adapted from: Closet Cooking

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Marinate Time: 20 minutes 

Cooking Time: 15-18 minutes

Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Special Equipment: metal or water soaked bamboo skewers

Ingredients

450 grams or 1 pound halal, skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic granules

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (you can use mild ground chili if you prefer)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Method

1. Add chicken and the rest of the ingredients to a medium sized bowl, stir and set aside for 20 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile pre-heat oven to 220C.
2. Skewer the chicken and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning skewers (make sure your wearing oven gloves!) 2-3 times.
3. Carefully remove chicken from skewers and serve in a naan/pita sandwich or along with chips(fries) and salad.