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Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt

Name: Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning; 1 large garlic clove, pressed; 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste); 1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds; 2/3 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup coarsely grated onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning; 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces; Warm pita breads; Ingredient info: Greek-style yogurt is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is available at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.; 4 10- to 12-inch-long metal skewers

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3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
2/3 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Warm pita breads
Ingredient info: Greek-style yogurt is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is available at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.
4 10- to 12-inch-long metal skewers

directions

1.
Combine lemon juice, Baharat Seasoning, and garlic in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in yogurt and tahini. Season tahini yogurt to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
3.
Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
4.
Preheat broiler. Thread 6 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Broil chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange kebabs on platter. Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita breads.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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