Moroccan Lemon Shish Kebabs

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Moroccan Lemon Shish Kebabs
45 min.
8
79kcal
11.32%sweetness
100%saltiness
44.55%sourness
38.59%bitterness
71.29%savoriness
59.89%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

These Moroccan lemon shish kebabs are a delicious and easy way to spice up your grilling game. The marinade is packed with fresh herbs and spices, giving the chicken a flavorful kick. The lemon adds a bright, tangy twist to the dish, making it perfect for a summer barbecue. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, so it's an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the skewers make for a fun and unique presentation. Serve them with a side of rice or couscous for a complete meal. Don't forget to soak the skewers in water before grilling to prevent them from burning. You can also cook the kebabs in a frying pan or oven if you don't have access to a grill. So, fire up the grill and get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering Moroccan lemon shish kebabs!

Ingredients

  • pound chicken breast trimmed of fat cut into 2 cm (1") cubes
  • servings optional: lemon 
  • teaspoon parsley chopped
  • teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • teaspoon peppercorns black crushed
  •  juice of lemon grated (zest)
  • teaspoons olive oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. The chicken breast fillets trimmed of fat, cut into 1" cubes
  2. For Moroccan lemon marinade
  3. Put everything in a bowl
  4. Add this Marinated chicken cubes, mix well, cover with Plastic Wrap and let stand at least 1/2 hour before use ... I like to leave more time in the fridge
  5. The time for rest, place the bamboo skewers or metal rods in a tray with water (to cover only), that is to avoid burning
  6. Thread the meat on each rod are more or less as 4 pieces of meat
  7. Shish Kebbab cooking on the grill, skillet or the oven ... I like the first option, you know the smell of charcoal, wood ...
  8. Once the Shish Kebab cooked, serve immediately on a bed of Rice, Mediterranean Cous Cous, etc. ... or only with Pita Bread and ready

Nutrition Facts

Calories79kcal
Protein62.59%
Fat29.05%
Carbs8.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.56
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.3860869565217%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.68mg
Hesperetin
2.5mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Taste

Sweetness:
11.32%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
44.55%
Bitterness:
38.59%
Savoriness:
71.29%
Fattiness:
59.89%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:79.36kcal
3.97%
Fat:2.53g
3.89%
Saturated Fat:0.47g
2.97%
Carbohydrates:1.64g
0.55%
Net Carbohydrates:1.2g
0.44%
Sugar:0.28g
0.31%
Cholesterol:36.29mg
12.1%
Sodium:66.26mg
2.88%
Protein:12.26g
24.52%
Vitamin B3:5.95mg
29.73%
Selenium:18.31µg
26.16%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.23%
Phosphorus:123.05mg
12.31%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.41%
Vitamin C:6.9mg
8.36%
Potassium:236.83mg
6.77%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.12%
Magnesium:17.47mg
4.37%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.7%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.4%
Iron:0.42mg
2.31%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.83%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.75%
Fiber:0.43g
1.74%
Copper:0.03mg
1.54%
Calcium:10.77mg
1.08%
Folate:4.16µg
1.04%
Source:Foodista