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Egyptian Chicken Kabobs with Mint Potato Salad

Yogurt keeps these flavourful kabobs tender and juicy. Their smoky heat pairs wonderfully with the mint potato salad.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients

Egyptian Chicken Kabobs

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
¼ cup plain yogurt, 1% MF
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp mustard powder
½ tsp curry powder
⅛ tsp cardamom, ground
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 red onion(s), quartered
2 tomato(es)
1 lemon
- parsley, for garnish

Mint Potato Salad

6 red potatoes, medium
¼ cup mint, fresh, minced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
pepper, freshly ground

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Cut chicken into sixteen cubes.

  2. Combine yogurt, turmeric, mustard and curry powder, cardamom and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

  3. Soak skewers in warm water for 20-30 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, cut potatoes into bite-size pieces. Boil until tender and keep warm.

  5. Mince fresh mint and add to potatoes.

  6. Finely mince garlic with garlic press. Place garlic in small bowl and mix well with sea salt. Mix in the garlic mixture and the oil and vinegar with the potatoes. Season with more sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, if necessary.

  7. Thread chicken, onion and tomatoes onto skewers alternating between the three ingredients.

  8. Grill or broil about 8-10 minutes, turning half-way through cooking.

  9. To serve, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing on top. Serve with potato salad.

Helpful Tip

A simple, delicious salad using fresh garden mint.

Nutrition Info

Per 575 g serving Amount
Calories520
Protein34 g
Fat15 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Fibre7 g
Sugar7 g
Cholesterol65 mg
Sodium680 mg
Per 575 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium59
Calcium10
Iron25
Vitamin A15
Vitamin C130
Vitamin B672
Vitamin B1226
Folate39
Zinc26