Harissa Spiced Chicken Kabobs
Up your grilling game with these Harissa Spiced Chicken Kabobs, guaranteed to make your taste buds tingle! Marinated in a zesty harissa paste and paired with a refreshing yogurt sauce, these kabobs are a flavor-packed keto sensation that is perfect for any summer cookout.
Ingredients
- 8 metal skewers or wooden
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
- 3 tbsp + 2 tsp harissa seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced and divided
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 small jalapeño fine chopped
- pink salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Optional
- keto pita rounds
- keto flatbreads
- baby arugula
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the harissa seasoning with the olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic, until a paste is formed. Set aside.
- Weave the chicken strips on to the wooden skewers and rub the chicken with the harissa paste. Place the skewers on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, green onions, garlic, jalapeño and the remaining 2 teaspoons of harissa seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the kabobs for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove to a plate.
- If using, toss the pita rounds or flatbread on the grill to warm, about 15 seconds aside.
- Serve the kabobs with the toasted pita or flatbread, yogurt sauce, and arugula.
Notes
Nutritional info is for the kabobs without pita or flatbread and arugula.
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Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 337mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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