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turkish kebab recipe chicken

Turkish Kebab Recipe Chicken: 5 Secrets to Juicy Perfection

A simple and delicious Turkish kebab recipe using chicken.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Skewers (wooden or metal)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, yogurt, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade and mix well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the grill or skewers over medium heat.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
  6. Grill the kebabs for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
  • Adjust spices according to your taste.
  • Serve with pita bread and salad for a complete meal.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 kebab
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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