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MEDITERRANEAN KABABS

INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATE :

2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp garlic ( 2-3 cloves ), minced 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp parsley , rinsed , dried and chopped 1 / 2 salt FOR KABABS : 6 0z top sirloin or other beef steak cubes ( 12 cubes ) 60z boneless , skinless chicken breast , cut into 3 / 4 inch cubes ( 12 cubes ) 1 large white onion , cut into 3 / 4 inch squares ( 12 cubes ) 12 cherry tomatoes , rinsed 1 red bell pepper , rinsed and cut into 3 / 4 inch squares ( 12 squares ) 12 wooden or metal skewers each , 6 inches long ( if wood , soak them in warm water for 5 – 10 minutes to prevent burning )

INSTRUCTION :

SERVES : 4

PREP TIME : 15 mins COOK TIME : 10 mins

Preheat grill pan or oven broiler ( with the rack 3 inches from heat source ) on high temperature . Combine ingredients for marinade , and divide between two bowls ( one bowl to marinate the raw meat and one bowl for cooking and serving ). Mix the beef , chicken , onion , tomatoes , and red pepper cubes in one bowl of the marinade and let sit . After 5 minutes , discard remaining marinade . Place one piece of beef , chicken , tomato , onion , and red pepper on each of the 12 skewers . Grill or broil on each of the four sides for 2 – 3 minutes or until completely cooked ( to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ° F for beef and 165 ° F for chicken ). Spoon most of the second half of the marinade over the kebabs while cooking . Serve three skewers per serving . Drizzle the remaining marinade on top of each kebab before serving ( use only the marinade that did not touch the raw meat or chicken ).

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