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
- 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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About This Recipe
Turkish Style Chicken Skewers is a Turkish dinner recipe made with 13 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 619.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers?
- It is a Turkish recipe made with 13 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 13 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 619.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkish-Style Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
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