Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers
Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers feature juicy thigh meat soaked in a tangy yogurt marinade layered with garlic, lemon, and warm spices. The Aleppo pepper adds gentle heat while cumin, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon create a deep, aromatic finish. Serve these char-kissed kebabs for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 min
- Cook12 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ketchup, red pepper flakes, salt, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon.
- 2
Add the chicken thigh halves to the yogurt marinade and coat them well on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
For each kebab, use 2 skewers and thread half of the chicken thighs onto each pair, forming a fairly thick log shape.
- 5
Place the kebabs on the preheated grill. Do not try to turn them until they begin to release from the grill, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the kebabs and grill the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 619.41 kcal High
- Protein 72.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 9.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.87 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 389.43 mg High
- Sodium 660.04 mg High
- Fiber 1.41 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.23 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 138.2 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source
- Potassium 279.61 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 17.62 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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