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Turkish Chicken Kebabs with Bulgur Pilaf

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$17.00590 cal · 47g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs2 lb
  • plain yogurt½ cup
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • aleppo pepper or paprika2 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • bulgur wheat1½ cups
  • chicken broth3 cups
  • red onion1 count
  • lemons1 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into 1.5-inch pieces and mix with the yogurt, 1 tbsp tomato paste, pepper flakes, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and 1 tsp salt. Thread onto skewers.

  2. 2

    For the pilaf, cook half the onion (diced) in the oil for 4 minutes, stir in the remaining tomato paste and the bulgur, then add the broth. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes until absorbed; rest off heat 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the skewers over medium-high heat, or broil 4 inches from the heat, 10-12 minutes, turning, until charred and 175°F.

  4. 4

    Thinly slice the rest of the onion and toss with a pinch of salt and lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Serve the kebabs over the bulgur with the quick onions on top.

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