Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Kebabs
- orange pomegrante marinade divided
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- chicken
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large oranges
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
- Combine 1/2 cup Pomegranate-Orange Dressing and chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
- Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut each orange into 8 wedges; cut each wedge crosswise into 3 pieces.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken and orange pieces alternately onto each of 16 (10-inch) skewers. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Place kebabs on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is done, basting occasionally with remaining 1/2 cup Pomegranate-Orange Dressing. Place kebabs on a platter; sprinkle with mint.
- Pomegranate-Orange Dressing (makes 1 1/2 cups) serving size 1 tablespoon.
- 1 cup fresh orange juice.
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses.
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind.
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
- 4 garlic cloves, minced.
- 1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil.
- Combine all ingredients except oil, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk until well combined.
- Note: Refrigerate dressing in an airtight container for up to five days; stir well before using.
orange pomegrante marinade, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, orange rind, fresh rosemary, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chicken, chicken thighs, oranges, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cooking spray, mint
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mediterranean-grilled-chicken-kebabs-377348 (may not work)