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 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 548.26 kcal High 27%
- Protein 59.42 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 8.17 g 3%
- Total Fat 32.78 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 10.3 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 264.61 mg High 88%
- Sodium 393.86 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.22 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.05 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 82.85 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.05 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 174.62 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 12.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Turkish Style Chicken Skewers is a Turkish dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 27 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Aleppo Pepper, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 548.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers?
- It is a Turkish recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Aleppo Pepper, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers?
- Explore these Turkish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers?
- About 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 548.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 548.26 calories and 59.42 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.86 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.3 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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