Baharat Chicken Skewers with Pomegranate Relish

Last Updated on December 19, 2018

Cumin and cinnamon flavor these healthy, oven grilled Baharat Chicken Skewers with pomegranate relish. These low carb wonders need only minutes to assemble for a weeknight or weekend meal!

A few years ago, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to get better about using up leftovers.

So, after  making the Fig and Pistachio crackers, I still had pistachios. Now I know those might not really qualify as “leftovers” since I could freeze them ( and leaving them around to snack on is just too tempting!) but the freezer is nearing capacity – so I decided to make this – Baharat Chicken Skewers. I saw the recipe in Bon Appetit a while back  and bookmarked it to try. This is definitely “my kind of dish” – I love the subtle and fresh flavors and the fact that with some simple sides I’ve got an easy dinner. Leftovers are a plus since it makes a great lunch the next day. The ingredients and instructions look lengthy but don’t let it fool you – this is simple and easy dish to put together and makes a great weeknight or casual get together meal.

Other middle eastern recipes you might enjoy:

• Falafel
• Walnut and Roasted Red pepper dip
• Mint, Coriander and Honey Kebabs

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Baharat Chicken Skewers with Pomegranate Relish

Prep Time2 hrs 10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time2 hrs 20 mins

Course: main dish

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 1403kcal

Ingredients

• Relish:
• 1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
• 2/3 cup unsalted pistachios
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Chicken:
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons baharrat seasoning
• 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• Baharrat seasoning:
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons dried mint
• 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

• For the relish:
• Combine all the ingredients and stir. If making ahead, stir in the pistachios right before serving.
• For the chicken:
• Combine all the ingredients (except the chicken) in a medium sized bowl.
• Stir to combine.
• Add the chicken and stir to thoroughly coat.
• Marinate 2 hours or overnight.
• Thread chicken onto metal or bamboo skewers (if using bamboo, soak in warm water for 30 minutes before using).
• Grill or broil for 5-6 minutes a side until chicken is cooked through.
• Serve with the relish and plain yogurt if desired.
• Baharat Seasoning:
• Combine all the herbs and spices in a small bowl. Extra seasoning may be stored in a small, covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 1403kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 107g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 2373mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 48.3% | Vitamin C: 63.4% | Calcium: 38.2% | Iron: 87.5%

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