Romanian Chicken Kebabs (Frigarui)
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- 26 Jul 2022
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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Marinade Time: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 skewers
It is said that shish kebab, also spelled kabob, kebap, kabab, comes from Turkish and refers to meat threaded on a skewer and grilled (literally, kebab means "skewer.")
Kabobs were born over the open field fires of the soldiers of the Turkic tribes who used their swords to grill meat.
This recipe for Romanian chicken kabobs/kebabs or frigarui is made with seasoned chicken only or a combination of chicken and veggies. Frigarui also can be made with pork or beef and sometimes bacon skewered with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms, and then grilled.
This popular Romanian street food is typically served with a garlic sauce known as mujdei de usturoi. As you might imagine, there are as many versions of this sauce as there are cooks in Romania.
"The chicken kebabs were easy to make and had excellent flavor and texture after marinating for several hours. The garlic sauce was strong, but it was amazing. Chicken breasts can become dry when overcooked—look for a temperature of about 165 F." — Diana Rattray
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
1/2 cup mixed tender chopped herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup plain yogurt
For the Garlic Sauce:
1 whole garlic head, peeled and separated into cloves
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sunflower oil, more for the grill
1/2 cup sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps to Make It
Marinate the Chicken
Gather the ingredients.
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Cut the chicken into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
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In a zip-top bag, combine the chopped herbs, pepper, lemon juice, sugar, ginger, garlic, and plain yogurt.
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