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Turkish Chicken Kebabs

Use this chicken kebab recipe from Chef John featuring a spicy yogurt-based marinade for juicy and tender grilled chicken skewers all summer long!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Wooden or metal skewers soaked if wooden

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ketchup, red pepper flakes, salt, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken cubes and toss until each piece is fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between each cube for even cooking.
  5. Grill the kebabs for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred at the edges.
  6. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in the juices.
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