Anti Inflammatory Lebanese Chicken Kebabs
Juicy, charred at the edges, and perfumed with a spice blend that makes your kitchen smell incredible — these grilled chicken skewers are the kind of meal that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. The marinade is where the real magic happens, layering turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika into a deeply aromatic coating that also happens to be packed with some of the most well-studied anti-inflammatory spices around. Fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil round everything out, keeping the ingredient list clean and purposeful — no processed sauces or mystery additives in sight. Chicken thighs are the right call here; they stay tender and pick up char beautifully without drying out over the high heat. A marinade time of at least an hour lets all those spices penetrate the meat, so every bite delivers flavor all the way through. Serves four, making it an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing option for a casual backyard cookout. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a handful of parsley, and you've got a plate that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
For the marinade
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For grilling
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne, and salt until combined.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until every piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
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