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Chicken Shish Kebabs

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Want to cook something a little bit different on the BBQ this year? Why not try my Chicken Shish Kebabs – cubes of chicken (thigh or breast) coated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices and barbecued to perfection (or grilled, or griddled if you prefer!). #chicken #kebabs #kabobs #chickenkebab #shishkebab #chickenshishkebab #BBQ #barbecue #grill #summerrecipe #BBQrecipe #easydinners #midweekmeals #familydinners #easypeasyfoodie

Want to cook something a little bit different on the BBQ this year? Why not try my Chicken Shish Kebabs – cubes of chicken (thigh or breast) coated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices and barbecued to perfection (or grilled, or griddled if you prefer!).

Chicken Shish Kebabs

Well, we are experiencing here is the UK, what can only be described as a ‘heatwave’ – that is to say, it’s not raining, the sun is shining, everyone is moaning it’s too hot and people all around are looking decidedly pink. In other countries this is obviously just called ‘summer’… or possibly ‘spring’ (except remove the moaning and replace the pink with a nice shade of brown instead).

Now in the UK we are well known for getting the BBQ out at the merest glimpse of sun… but with so many hot days in a row I’m guessing everyone is getting a tad bored of the burger and sausage routine and is looking for an few interesting alternatives, amiright?

Chicken Shish Kebabs

Enter my easy peasy Chicken Shish Kebabs! These babies look amazing, taste amazing, sound really rather fancy, but are in fact SUPER SIMPLE!!

All you need to do is mix a few spices, some yogurt, some chilli and some garlic – add your diced chicken, leave to marinate (if you have time) and then thread onto skewers and barbecue for 10 minutes, turning a couple of times – simples!

Chicken Shish Kebabs

If the weather is not playing ball, then these work just as well grilled (broiled) or on cooked on a griddle pan. In fact, the ones for this photo shoot were actually done under the grill.

These would also be a brilliant option if you are invited to a BYOM BBQ party (Bring Your Own Meat) as they look and taste fancy, but are actually very quick and easy to do. (Don’t worry I won’t tell!)

Chicken Shish Kebabs

You can use chicken breast or thigh in this recipe, but I would really recommend thigh. It’s won’t dry out, it is more forgiving if it gets cooked a bit longer than ideal, and is cheaper too. The slightly stronger taste also stands up better to the chilli and spices.

You could absolutely use a different meat too, if you prefer. Turkey, lamb, beef and pork would all work very well with this super versatile marinade.

If you want to make these Chicken Shish Kebabs a bit cheaper and make the meat go further you could alternate meat with veggies such as onions, peppers and mushrooms on the skewer.

Chicken Shish Kebabs

You can serve these Chicken Shish Kebabs how you like, but I like to serve them with flatbreads or pittas, lettuce, tzatziki, quick pickled red onions and pomegranate seeds. But if that’s all a bit faffy, just pittas, lettuce and tzatziki would still be good!

I would personally serve white wine with these Chicken Shish Kebabs. A lightly oaked chardonnay, a zesty Sauvignon Blanc or a dry(ish) Riesling would be my choice. If it’s got to be red, go for something like a Cotes du Rhone, a Grenache based red (or rosé) from the South of France or a Rioja Crianza from Spain. Though I realise for a lot of people there is only one choice to go with a kebab…and that’s larger!

Chicken Shish Kebabs

If you like these Chicken Shish Kebabs, you might also like my Greek Style Lamb Kebabs and my Easy Chicken Shawarma. These Chicken Shish Kebabs would also go beatifully with my Easy Tabbouleh Salad or my Persian Style Jewelled Rice. If you want to try your hand at making your own flatbreads, you might want to try my 2 Ingredient Yogurt Flatbreads.

 

Chicken Shish Kebabs
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Chicken Shish Kebabs

Want to cook something a little bit different on the BBQ this year? Why not try my Chicken Shish Kebabs – cubes of chicken (thigh or breast) coated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices and barbecued to perfection (or grilled, or griddled if you prefer!).
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Course BBQ, Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 275kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary

Chicken Shish Kebabs

  • 125 g Greek yogurt
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (more if you like things hot!)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • Salt and pepper
  • 800 g skinless, boneless chicken thigh (or breast) cut into bitesize pieces
  • 4 metal skewers (if you use wooden ones remember to soak in water first)

To serve

  • Your choice or flatbreads, pittas, lettuce, tzatziki, onions and pomegranate seeds – or whatever you like!

Instructions

  • Mix together the yogurt, spices, chilli flakes, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the diced chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. Ideally marinate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours (covered in the fridge). But if you haven’t got time just carry on with the recipe.
  • Prepare the barbecue or heat the grill (broiler).
  • Thread the chicken onto the skewers.
  • Cook the chicken for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through in the middle and charred in places on the outside. Turn the kebabs a few times on the BBQ or under the grill to get the kebabs evenly cooked.
  • Serve with flatbreads, pittas, lettuce, tzatziki, onions and pomegranate seeds – or whatever you like!

Notes

To make the meat go further, alternate meat with veggies such as onions, peppers and mushrooms on the skewers.
Suitable for freezing.
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Shish Kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 191mg64%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 633mg18%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 935IU19%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Want to cook something a little bit different on the BBQ this year? Why not try my Chicken Shish Kebabs – cubes of chicken (thigh or breast) coated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic and spices and barbecued to perfection (or grilled, or griddled if you prefer!). #chicken #kebabs #kabobs #chickenkebab #shishkebab #chickenshishkebab #BBQ #barbecue #grill #summerrecipe #BBQrecipe #easydinners #midweekmeals #familydinners #easypeasyfoodie

 

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  1. Corina Blum says

    10th July 2018 at 2:15 pm

    These look brilliant Eb! We all love chicken shish kebabs too. They’re quite a regular meal in our house, especially as the children will normally eat marinated chicken. Thanks for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      11th July 2018 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Corina! Yes this kid of dish always goes down very well with my kiddos too. Spicy chicken in a wrap and they are happy!! Eb x

      Reply
  2. Mandy says

    10th July 2018 at 3:39 pm

    My big kids would totally love these. Shame I’m unlikely to ever make them – you’ll have to come and cook for them sometime!!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      11th July 2018 at 9:36 am

      Hahaha – with pleasure! Eb x

      Reply
  3. Dems Banjo says

    11th July 2018 at 3:21 am

    Thanks Eb! Your photos are so good. I am hungry already! I love shish kebabs and now I am inspired to make these.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      11th July 2018 at 9:32 am

      Thank you – so pleased you like them! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    12th July 2018 at 10:15 am

    What a fantastic BBQ offering to make things more interesting! We would all absolutely love these plus kids are going through “everything in a wrap/flat bread” phase at the moment so this would make them happy too lol. Delicious! x

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th July 2018 at 8:29 am

      Thanks Jo! Yep my kids are permanently in the wrap/flatbread phase, i think – they just can’t get enough of them!! Eb x

      Reply
  5. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    12th July 2018 at 2:58 pm

    We are having a heat wave in Wisconsin, USA, so I can relate! I’ve been looking specifically for things I can throw onto the barbie and not heat up my house, so these beautiful kebobs are just what I needed. I’m a big fan of using Greek yogurt as a marinade, and I just love the spices you have going on here!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th July 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Michelle! So pleased you like these 🙂 Totally agree about Greek yogurt as a marinade – so good!! Eb x

      Reply
  6. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    12th July 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Love the look of these! You add some different spices etc to yours that sound so tasty! Definitely my kind of meal!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      13th July 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Cat! So pleased you like them 🙂 Eb x

      Reply
  7. Jacqui |Recipes Made Easy says

    13th July 2018 at 12:09 pm

    I make something similar a lot in the summer we love lighting up the barbie. So simple and so tasty. Perfect for the weather we are having now. Thank you for linking up to #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      16th July 2018 at 9:50 am

      Thanks Jacqui – such great flavours aren’t they? And as you say, perfect for the weather we are having at the moment – can’t believe it’s still going!! Eb x

      Reply
  8. Clodagh says

    28th June 2022 at 9:03 pm

    Made these tonight and we loved them. they were better than i ever thought. Will definitely become part of our weekly menu. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      29th June 2022 at 8:11 am

      Aw, yay! I am so happy to hear that 😀

      Reply

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