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Turkish Chicken Kebabs

Savory Turkish Chicken Kebabs with Dreamy Yogurt Marinade

These juicy Turkish Chicken Kebabs, marinated in creamy yogurt and fragrant spices, elevate your grilling game. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 kebabs
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt opt for full-fat for the best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Kebabs
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1 medium Red Onion cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper cut into chunks
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Mint for garnish
  • 2 wedges Lemon for serving

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Turkish Chicken Kebabs
  1. Prepare the Marinade by whisking ingredients together until combined.
  2. Marinate the Chicken by mixing cubed chicken with marinade, covering, and refrigerating.
  3. Preheat the Grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Assemble the Kebabs by threading marinated chicken, onion, and bell pepper onto skewers.
  5. Grill the Kebabs for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. Flip and Finish Cooking by grilling an additional 5-7 minutes until done.
  7. Rest and Serve kebabs for 3-4 minutes before garnishing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kebabCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use chicken thighs and let the marinade sit longer. Resting before serving enhances flavor and tenderness.

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