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Honeyed BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Serves 6.
Here’s a delicious method to tenderize chicken that’s simple to boot! It’s also great for a crowd—simply double or triple the recipe. Be sure to pass on any remaining wheat beer for the chef to wet his whistle while he works ... over the barbecue.
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Kebabs are delicious served with steamed rice. Another option is to serve them in warmed pitas with shredded greens, grated carrots, and dollops of yogurt. [/callout] [callout]Best pairing suds
Given the combination of honey, soy, and citrus, a delicious wheat beer with overtones of mild sweetness and light zest would pair well with this tasty chicken kebab recipe. [/callout]Advertisement
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) wheat beer
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grapeseed oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika
- 3 organic chicken breasts, skinned and boned
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) each of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and cilantro
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Sliced green onions and crushed chillies, optional
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 178
- protein 20g
-
fat
4g
- saturated fat 1g
- trans fat 0g
-
carbohydrates
19g
- sugars 15g
- fibre 0g
- sodium 316mg
Directions
01
In medium-sized bowl, combine beer, honey, tamari or soy sauce, oil, garlic, orange zest, cumin, and paprika. Whisk together until blended.
02
Cut boneless chicken breasts into 1 in (2.5 cm) cubes. Stir chicken cubes into marinade until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
03
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before threading chicken. Thread 4 to 5 chicken cubes onto each skewer. Reserve marinade.
04
Grease barbecue grill and preheat to medium-high. Grill chicken kebabs for 5 to 8 minutes, turning several times and brushing with remaining marinade. Chicken is done when meat thermometer placed in the thickest portion of the meat reads 165 F (75 C).
05
Remove to platter and drizzle with lemon juice. Scatter parsley and cilantro overtop. Garnish with lemon wedges, green onions, and crushed chillies, if using.
