Description
A delicious Turkish chicken kebab recipe featuring marinated chicken breast, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breast – 500 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- 🥛 Yogurt – 200 grams (plain, unsweetened)
- 🍋 Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
- 🌶️ Paprika – 1 tablespoon
- 🌿 Cumin – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🧂 Pepper – to taste
- 🥒 Bell peppers – 1 cup, cut into chunks (any color)
- 🧅 Onion – 1 medium, cut into chunks
- 🌿 Fresh parsley – for garnish
- 🥢 Skewers – wooden or metal (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before use)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, minced garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the skewers by soaking wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Cut bell peppers and onion into chunks.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or oven to 200°C/400°F). Thread marinated chicken and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 75°C/165°F). Let rest before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pita bread, rice, or salad, along with sauces like tzatziki.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Ensure even cooking by not overcrowding the skewers.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Experiment with different vegetables and spices for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkish chicken kebab, grilled chicken, kebab recipe, marinated chicken