My recent trip to Tangiers inspired these Moroccan Chicken Skewers, a flavorful dish that brings the warm, aromatic spices of Moroccan cuisine straight to your kitchen. Grilled over medium-high heat, these skewers are juicy, tender, and bursting with authentic flavors from Ras El Hanout, a classic Moroccan spice blend.
6boneless skinless chicken thighscut into bite-size pieces
1.5tbspRas El Hanoutsee substitute below
1tspsmoked paprika
5.3ozplain Greek yogurt
4garlic clovescrushed
½tspkosher salt
1tsponion powder
Butter Rub
4tbspbuttermelted
1tspgarlic powder
3tbspchopped parsley
1/4tspcumin
1tbsplemon juice
Couscous
2packages5.8 oz each couscous, plain
2.5cupschicken broth
Juice of half a lemon
Yogurt Dip (Optional)
1tbspchopped parsley
1cupLabneh or Greek yogurt
1garlic clovecrushed
Salt and pepperto taste
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Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Ras El Hanout, smoked paprika, garlic cloves, kosher salt, and onion powder. Add the chicken pieces and coat them thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
Prepare the Couscous
Boil chicken broth in a pot. Add olive oil and lemon juice. Once boiling, add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork.
Make the Butter Rub
In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, cumin, and lemon juice.
Assemble and Grill the Skewers
Thread the marinated chicken onto metal skewers or bamboo skewers. If using a grill, oven or air fryer make sure to soak your bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes so they don't burn. For a touch of color, you can also add bell peppers and red onions between the chicken pieces.
Heat your outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. See FAQ if cooking in air fryer or oven. Lightly brush the grates with extra-virgin olive oil. Grill the skewers for about 8 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. The internal temp should read 175F if cooking chicken thighs and 165F if cooking chicken breasts.
Make the Yogurt Dip (Optional)
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve alongside the chicken for dipping.