Minced Chicken Kebabs with Sweet Spices

There is just enough spice to enchant, not overwhelm, in these delightful minced chicken kebabs. This is an easy and popular recipe, especially good when the meat picks up a little char from the grill and perfect for a summer barbecue. You will find versions across Lebanon and the Arabian Peninsula, most usually made with lamb but I like the delicacy of chicken.

Baharat simply means ‘spices’ and blends vary regionally in the Middle East, sometimes mild and smoky, sometimes sweet and