Moroccan Chicken Brochettes

By LRay

Bon Appetit, July 2014, page 60.

Calories (kcal) 292 Protein (g) 27 Carbohydrates (g) 2 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Fat (g) 19 Sodium (mg) 114 Saturated Fat (g) 4

Ingredients

• Garlic Sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• 1/3 cupo live oil
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• Chicken
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2” pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• Vegetable oil (for grilling)
• Warm pita bread, labneh (Lebanese strained yogurt), chopped tomatoes, and fresh mint leaves (for serving)
• Special equipment
• Six teen 8” bamboo or metal skewers

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place garlic in a mortar; season with salt and pound to a very fine paste. (Alternatively, place garlic on a cutting board, season with salt, and mash with the side of a chef’s knife.) Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and gradually whisk in oil.

Very gradually whisk yogurt into garlic mixture until emulsified. (Add too fast and sauce will break. If it does break, gradually whisk in 1 tsp. water just before serving.)

DO AHEAD: Garlic sauce can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Toss chicken, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; season with salt. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Prepare grill for medium-high heat and oil grate. Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 8–12 minutes. Serve with garlic sauce, pita bread, labneh, tomatoes, and mint.

DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.