TURKISH CHICKEN KEBABS
I'd like to think that all the chicken coming off American grills this summer will be as tasty, juicy, and tender as these Turkish chicken kebabs. By using a flavorful, yogurt-based marinade, like the one seen herein, even inexperienced grillers can produce impressive results. I'm not sure how 'Turkish' this is--it's loosely based on a lamb marinade I've used for a long time.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Turkish
Time 2h27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, ketchup, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Place chicken thigh halves into the yogurt marinade and coat them thoroughly on all sides. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 8 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Using 2 skewers for each kebab, thread half of the chicken thighs onto each pair of skewers making a fairly thick "log" shape.
- Place kebabs on grill. Do not try to turn them until they begin to unstick from the grill, 3 or 4 minutes. Turn kebabs and grill the other side 3 or 4 minutes; turn. Continue cooking and turning until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 186.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 51.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1721.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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Faij ali Ansari
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These kebabs are amazing!
Mk Kaliisa
[email protected]I've made these kebabs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Aleem Gazi
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the grill gives these kebabs.
wiz Allarn
[email protected]These kebabs are perfect for a summer cookout.
Mujtaba poetry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these kebabs. The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and juicy.
Mehdi FF
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Lesley Mclay
[email protected]I made these kebabs for my husband's birthday party and he loved them. He said they were the best kebabs he's ever had.
Abdulrahman Mahmoud
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bhim Chhetri
[email protected]I love the way the chicken is marinated in this recipe. It makes it so flavorful and juicy.
Harriet Scott
[email protected]These kebabs were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Ch Rashid
[email protected]I made these kebabs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Mgda Be
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
md hujaifa
[email protected]This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.
Rana UMAISH Rana UMAISH
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Turkish food, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was very flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Ripper Kambo
[email protected]I made these kebabs on the grill and they were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were so tender.
Trey Wright
[email protected]These kebabs were a little dry for me, but they still had a good flavor. I think I would add more marinade next time.
Craigsmithplayz
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrew Griffiths
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the kebabs turned out perfectly. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they were still very juicy.
Bagudu baba Mohammed
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I served it with tzatziki sauce and pita bread, and it was a huge hit with my family.