J Cooking Marinated Chicken Skewers for the Mangal with Rachell Bitton

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive and juicier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Coriander offers a similar warm flavor, while caraway is often less expensive.

Introduce the dish and explain the concept of grilling in Israeli style.

Mention that the chicken is boneless and skin-on, and that it has been deboned the day before.

Marinate the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Mediterranean spices for 24 hours.

Slice jalapeno peppers and red onion in half, and zucchini down the middle.

Rub the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Lay the vegetables face down on the grill.

Place the marinated chicken on the grill with the skin side down.

Turn the chicken over while grilling to ensure even cooking.

Check that the chicken is grilled perfectly, with a crisp outside and tender inside.

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