Description
These delicious, yogurt-marinated Turkish chicken kabobs are grilled till tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- zest from one lemon
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large red onion (sliced into 1” pieces)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Chop chicken thighs into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Marinate: Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, salt, garlic powder, sumac, black pepper, dried mint, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir till fully combined, add the chicken, and toss to coat. Marinate for 25 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (375 degrees F).
- Assemble: Thread chicken and onion pieces onto metal skewers, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Grill: Cook on grill or in grill pan for 4 to 7 minutes on each side until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Rest: Remove from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with optional toppings.
Notes
Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 986 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 59 g
- Cholesterol: 279 mg
Keywords: Turkish chicken, kabobs, skewers, grilled chicken, middle eastern