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Grilled Tomato-Flavored Chicken Shashlik with Herby Potatoes
These wonderful kabobs are packed with flavor and the juicy chicken is so tasty with the tomato-based marinade. The Worcestershire sauce adds a real meatiness to the flavor as well. Why not add a few drops of Tabasco sauce for even more intensity? This recipe makes a complete meal because it features marinated chicken, potatoes and vegetables but you could serve some white rice on the side too if you want, to make it more filling, or some pita bread. For such an easy recipe the results are spectacular and if you enjoy nutritious chicken recipes this might make it on to your shortlist of favorites.
The whole family will like this grilled chicken kabobs recipe because it is so tasty and you will love serving it to them because it is so healthy. Chicken breast is economical and it's always worth buying extra if it's on sale because you can thaw it out overnight in the refrigerator (on the bottom shelf and don't let it drip on anything!) and then use it the following day.
Tips for moist chicken breast include not overcooking it because it will dry out and using a marinade to add extra moisture to the meat before you begin cooking. Chicken is not hard to cook and you can feel when it is done because it will be spongy. If you are not used to cooking chicken cut into one of the biggest pieces. If it is white inside with no trace of pink then it is ready. It is dangerous to eat chicken which is pink inside because it can harbor bacteria which is only killed by cooking it properly and that means white on the inside not pink.
Chicken Kabobs with Herbed Potatoes and Onion
Ingredients -
9 oz chicken breast
1 pint fresh tomato juice
Fresh chives and parsley
4 medium-sized potatoes
4 small onions
2 oz butter
Worcestershire sauce
1 chicken bouillon cube
Preparation:
You will need 6 skewers to make this. Chop the chicken breast into inch-sized cubes. Combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl. Marinate the chicken in this sauce for at least 2 hours but overnight if possible for a more intense flavor. If you are using wooden skewers, immerse them in water for an hour, else they will burn on the grill.
Wash the potatoes. Scrub them with a brush instead of peeling them. Crumble the bouillon cube into boiling water and add the whole potatoes. When the potatoes are soft, discard the broth. Turn off the flame and cover the potatoes to keep them warm.
As the potatoes are cooking, peel and clean the onions and gently sauté them whole in a medium-sized frying pan on a medium high heat in plenty of butter. Stir frequently. The onions will take about 10 minutes to cook. Do not let them fall apart or become golden. When they are cooked, keep them warm.
Thread the chicken on to the skewers, keeping the marinade. Grill the chicken, turning the skewers frequently. It is ready when the chicken is golden and spongy in texture.
Put the marinade in a saucepan and boil until syrupy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Arrange skewers on a plate. Add 2 potatoes and 2 sautéed onions to each plate and pour some melted butter over them. Scatter chopped chives and some finely chopped parsley over the potatoes. Pour the sauce over the meat and serve.
(Serves 2)
Wine Suggestion:
What Wine Goes with Chicken Kabobs Recipe
A California Chardonnay is capable of adding both complexity and flavor to this dish. Chardonnay is one of the most popular wines to come out of California and Californian Chardonnay has a different flavor to French Chardonnay. Global warming brings the flavors slightly closer together every year but California Chardonnay is still the perfect pairing wine for this chicken Shashlik recipe. If you prefer red wine, go for a Pinot Noir instead which will also be tasty.
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You can serve this succulent, juicy grilled chicken with potatoes and onions or you can simply serve it with salad and perhaps a yogurt-based dipping sauce if you want to make it more of a snack or serve it for lunch. Chicken cooks beautifully on the grill, especially if you are using a charcoal grill because of the smoky taste your poultry will take on. This is such an easy recipe and the marinated chicken will really please your palate.
Different Types of Kabobs
Kabobs originated in Egypt and they are now popular all over the world. Doner kabobs are served in bread with dressing and a salad. Shish kabobs are served on skewers. In Egypt, the word kabob includes roasted, grilled, and stewed meat dishes. Ground meat can form a kabob and the resulting meat dish might be served in bowls, on plates or in sandwiches. Lamb is the traditional meat for kabobs there, although pork, fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and goat are popular in other places. Tofu and falafel are vegetarian options.
Other Kabob Recipes
Shish kabobs, which are served on skewers, often feature vegetables as well as the meat and that might be tomato, onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, eggplant, or something else. A doner kabob is sliced beef, chicken, or lamb which is roasted slowly on a rotating spit. Greek gyros and Middle Eastern shawarma derive from doner kabobs. These kabobs are usually served in pita bread with salad.
Kathi kabob is an Indian tandoori dish which is made with lamb or chicken in India. Kakori kabob is a South Asian variety made with finely ground goat meat and spices. Kalmi is another popular Indian kabob and it is made by marinating chicken drumsticks and cooking them in a tandoor. The chicken is marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture. When they are done, they are garnished with onions and fresh mint and served with Indian bread. Chelow kabob is a served in Iran. There are different varieties and the kabob is served with steamed, buttered rice and grilled tomatoes.
You can get Malaysian kabobs at shopping mall food courts and night markets. The meat is cut from the spit and then pan friend with chili sauce and onions. The hot mixture is then served in a pita bread pocket with salad and mayonnaise. Steam kabob is Turkish. It is prepared in an earthenware dish and the lid is sealed with dough so the meat cooks in its own juices. This dish is made with garlic, thyme, pearl onions and more. It is great fun trying these different types of kabobs, especially if you usually go for the same chicken kabobs recipes. You might like to change your marinade for chicken kabobs for a slightly different taste.
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