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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[email protected]I've made these kebabs several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to impress your guests.
Harsh Rajput
[email protected]These kebabs are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Mes Taniya
[email protected]I love the ease of this recipe. I simply marinated the chicken overnight and then grilled it. The kebabs were delicious!
Michel Passi
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Thag prasad Gaihre
[email protected]I'm not a fan of yogurt, but I loved the yogurt sauce that came with these kebabs. It was the perfect complement to the chicken.
Ashraf Sheikh
[email protected]I made these kebabs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Ibraheem Saim
[email protected]These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I simply shredded the chicken and added it to the marinade. The kebabs were delicious!
Buriro Junaid Ahmed
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the grill gives to these kebabs. The chicken is juicy and tender and the vegetables are perfectly roasted.
Nwagu Chinecherem Sunday
[email protected]These kebabs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought marinade and the chicken was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
AliF Chowdhury
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but these kebabs were delicious! The marinade really tenderized the chicken and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Beto Aguirre
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and flavorful. I also love the yogurt sauce. It's the perfect complement to the chicken.
Gantumur Hashchimeg
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
Rohit Vimal
[email protected]These chicken kebabs were a hit at my last dinner party! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making these again.