Kebab Chicken
Elevate your next meal with the irresistible flavors of Kebab Chicken, a mouthwatering recipe that combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with vibrant spices. This dish features a yogurt-based marinade infused with lemon juice, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric, creating a perfectly balanced mix of tangy, smoky, and earthy flavors. The chicken is threaded onto skewers, alternated with sweet red onion wedges, and cooked to perfection—either on the grill for those distinctive char marks or in the oven for convenience. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with naan, basmati rice, or a crisp garden salad. Perfect for a weekday dinner or weekend barbecue, Kebab Chicken is easy to prepare, loaded with protein, and bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 200 grams plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until a smooth marinade forms.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating with red onion wedges.
If grilling, place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has distinct grill marks.
If using the oven, place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with sides such as naan, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 637 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 4140 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2208 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
