Baharat Chicken Skewers with Pomegranate Relish

Last updated on December 19th, 2018 at 10:39 am

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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