Nathan Jones Marinated Chicken Kebabs

Nathan Jones Marinated Chicken Kebabs

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Nathan Jones loves a Sunday afternoon BBQ with his mates. His marinated chicken kebabs is the recipe he keeps up his sleeve to impress his mates and at a bit of diversity to the good old steak and sausages.

Prep: 5min
Cook: 10min
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into chunks (about 3cm in size)
1 x Obela Savoury Garlic Hommus 220g
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1 red capsicum, chopped into chunks (about 3 inch in size)
1 small onion, chopped into chunks (about 3 inch in size)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

STIR chicken, ½ the container of the Obela Savoury Garlic Hommus and tumeric together in a small mixing bowl

REFRIGERATE for at least ½ hour allowing the Obela Hommus to tenderize and flavour the chicken.

PREHEAT the grill.

ASSEMBLE kebabs, alternating capsicum, onion and chicken on the skewers.

COOK under the grill indoors. Cook 10-15 minutes or until juice runs clear from the chicken.

BRUSH remaining Obela Savoury Garlic Hommus over hot kebabs.

SERVE warm with a salad, rice and warm pita bread for a Mediterranean-style dinner.

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