How To Make Afghan Chicken Kebab (Kabab E Morgh)

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a good substitute for flavor, and dried herbs are more accessible.

Cut chicken breasts into 1 cm cubes, trimming off any excess fat.

In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with salt, ground coriander, ground turmeric, black pepper, crushed garlic, Greek yogurt, and vegetable oil. Mix well using hands.

Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results.

The next day, mix the marinated chicken again to ensure even coating.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, ensuring they are of uniform size and leaving gaps between pieces for even cooking.

Place skewers on the grill and turn every 20 seconds to seal in juices, cooking for about 5 to 6 minutes until firm and cooked through.

Let the skewers rest for a few minutes before serving.

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