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Close-up of juicy homemade chicken kebab recipe grilled on skewers, served with herbs and spices.

Chicken Kebab Recipe

Juicy, flavorful chicken kebabs recipe marinated in yogurt, olive oil, lemon, and spices. Easy to grill, kid-friendly, and perfect for weeknights, backyard BBQs, or meal prep.
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Course: BBQ, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American BBQ, Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken kebab recipe Indian, Chicken kebab recipe oven, Chicken kebab Recipe Pakistani, Easy chicken kebab recipe, Greek chicken kebab recipe, Minced chicken kebab recipe, Takeaway chicken kebab recipe, Turkish chicken kebab recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For marinade)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To cube chicken)
  • 8–10 Wooden Skewers (Soak 30 mins)
  • 1 Grill or grill pan (Medium-high heat)
  • 1 Tongs (For turning)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Ensure 165°F)

Ingredients

  • 1.5–2 lbs Boneless chicken breast or thighs - Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ½ small Red onion - Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt - plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste - Optional extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley or mint - Optional chopped
  • — — Tzatziki sauce pita, fresh veggies - For serving

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into small even cubes
    Final presentation of chicken kebabs served with salad, pita bread, and dipping sauces.
  • Mix yogurt, oil, lemon, garlic, and spices
    Raw chicken cubes being mixed with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, onion, and spices in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken well and refrigerate for hours
    Step showing marinated chicken pieces threaded onto skewers, ready for grilling.
  • Soak skewers then thread chicken pieces evenly
    Cooked chicken kebabs arranged on a plate with fresh herbs and dipping sauce on the side.
  • Cook kebabs on medium heat and let rest
    Chicken kebabs grilling over open flame on skewers with golden char marks and smoke rising.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 320kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 38g (76%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 115mg (38%) | Sodium: 500mg (22%) | Potassium: 700mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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