Our new series taste of summer starts with these mouthwatering kebabs…
Whilst writing this recipe it is currently raining in July which should be illegal but hopefully sunny days will be back if we think positive! However, these harissa Chicken kebabs are perfect to get you back into the summer mood for when the perfect barbecue weather is back. For me during summer al-fresco dining is must. This marinade works on chicken breast, thighs or lamb too!
Aims’ Harissa Kebabs
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of Natural Greek Yoghurt (Low fat or 0% fat works too!)
- 1/2 of a teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper (add more if you like it hot!)
- 1 and half teaspoons of Honey
- 1/2 of a teaspoon of Parsley
- 1 tablespoon of Harissa Paste
- 1/4 of a teaspoon of Salt
- 1/2 a teaspoon of Black Pepper
- 500 grams of Chicken Breast (thighs work too!)
- 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
- Half a mild Chorizo sausage
- Vegetables for skewers ( I use Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, Red Onion and Cherry Tomatoes)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl add the yoghurt, spices, parsley, harissa paste and salt and pepper in the bowl until combined.
- Cut up chicken into medium sized chunks (enough to fit 3 pieces of chicken onto a skewer)
- Add the chicken into the mixing bowl with the spiced yoghurt mix and mix together until all combined.
- Add in the olive oil and mix again.
- Cover the bowl tightly with cling film and leave to marinade for at least 4 hours in the fridge . (Marinading overnight also works best)
- Now it is time to assemble the skewers. I used metal skewers as I was barbecuing my kebabs.
- Top tip: Using a pastry brush olive oil across the skewers to stop the meat and vegetables sticking when cooking.
- I added the chicken, vegetables and chorizo evenly across the skewers. ( 3 pieces of chicken, vegetables and chorizo on each skewer)
- Cook on a barbecue or under the grill for 10-15 mins (turning every 3 minutes).
- Once the vegetables are charred and the chicken has charred they will be ready to serve.
Bon Appetit!
Serve with…
Flatbread, Tzatziki or Garlic Yoghurt, pickled onions (optional) and crumbled feta.
