Chicken Kebab

Name: Chicken Kebab
Ingredients: 2 large onions, peeled; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; Salt and black pepper to taste; 3 bay leaves, crumbled into bits; 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or legs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; Lemon wedges or ground sumac

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 large onions, peeled
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 bay leaves, crumbled into bits
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or legs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Lemon wedges or ground sumac

Directions

1

When youre ready to cookif you choose not to marinate the meatstart a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill; the fire should be moderately hot and the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.
2

Mince one of the onions and combine it in a large bowl with the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and marjoram; taste and adjust the seasoning.
3

Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least a few minutes or for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
4

If youre using wooden skewers, soak them in water to cover for a few minutes.
5

Cut the remaining onion into quarters, then separate it into large pieces.
6

Thread the chicken and onion alternately onto the skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
7

Grill, turning as each side browns and brushing with the remaining marinade, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8

Serve with the lemon wedges or sprinkle with a bit of sumac.