How to Make Turkish Chicken Kebabs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkish cuisine is known for its incredible flavors and bold spices, and one dish that truly exemplifies this is the Turkish Chicken Kebab. This classic dish is a staple in Turkish cooking and is beloved for its tender, juicy chicken and aromatic blend of spices. Whether you're grilling up a batch for a summer barbecue or simply looking for a new and exciting weeknight dinner, Turkish Chicken Kebabs are sure to satisfy your craving for bold and delicious flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Aleppo red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved
  • 4 long metal skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 27 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 large portions

  • Whisk yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ketchup, red pepper flakes, salt, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Place chicken thigh halves into the yogurt marinade and coat them thoroughly on all sides. Cover the 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 the preheated 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 for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    539 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 1722mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 574mg