Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Aleppo Pepper Recipe

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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Aleppo Pepper
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  1. If using Aleppo pepper, place in large bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon warm water. Let stand until thick paste forms, about 5 minutes. If using dried crushed red pepper and paprika combination, place in large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons warm water and let stand until paste forms, about 5 minutes. Add yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to spice mixture in bowl; whisk to blend. Stir in garlic and lemon slices, then chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread chicken pieces on metal skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl. Sprinkle each skewer with salt, pepper, and additional Aleppo pepper or paprika. Brush grill rack with oil. Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter. Surround with lemon wedges and serve.
  3. *A slightly sweet Syrian pepper with a moderate heat level; available at some specialty foods stores and from .
  4. **A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.
  5. Ingredient tip: Aleppo pepper is sold finely ground or crushed into small flakes; either one will work well in this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5028.9 Kcal (21055 kJ)
Calories from fat 4438.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 493.12g 759%
Cholesterol 1070.21mg 357%
Sodium 2926.23mg 122%
Potassium 1661.86mg 35%
Total Carbs 43.24g 14%
Sugars 18.45g 74%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 19%
Protein 109.32g 219%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 28%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 119.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 359.41 Kcal (1505 kJ)
Calories from fat 317.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.24g 759%
Cholesterol 76.49mg 357%
Sodium 209.13mg 122%
Potassium 118.77mg 35%
Total Carbs 3.09g 14%
Sugars 1.32g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 19%
Protein 7.81g 219%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 28%
Iron 0.1mg 9%
Calcium 8.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 140.9
    Points
  • 141
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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