Description
Chicken Kebabs bring together juicy marinated meat and bold Mediterranean flavors that dance on your grill. Simple spices and tender chicken chunks create a perfect backyard feast your friends will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken thighs
Marinade Ingredients:
- 150 g natural yogurt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garlic granules
- 1 lemon
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp dried chili flakes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk 150 g yogurt, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp chili flakes, 2 tsp garlic granules, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Season your marinade with salt and black pepper, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
- Add 1 kg sliced chicken thighs to the marinade, massaging each piece to ensure complete coating.
- Wrap the bowl with plastic film and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Submerge wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator and carefully thread marinated pieces onto prepared skewers, spacing evenly.
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F, positioning rack in center position.
- Cook kebabs for 20 minutes, rotating every 6-7 minutes to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and thorough internal cooking.
- Verify chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature using meat thermometer before removing from heat.
- Let kebabs rest 3-4 minutes before serving to retain moisture and maximize flavor.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need soaking in water to prevent burning during cooking, so remember to do this 30 minutes before grilling.
- Let the chicken marinate overnight if possible, as longer marinating intensifies the spice and tenderizes the meat beautifully.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pita bread for gluten-free alternatives and double-check that all your spices are certified gluten-free.
- When grilling, keep an eye on the chicken and turn skewers frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent charring – golden brown is the goal, not blackened.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg