Looking for a delicious and easy chicken kebab recipe? Look no further! This recipe is sure to impress with its flavorful marinade and juicy chicken. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner as you can cook these chicken skewers in the air fryer, grill or the oven.
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, trimming any large bits of fat. If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to using.
1 kg (2.3 lbs) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Combine the yogurt or buttermilk, spices, salt, pepper, lemon juice and minced garlic. Place the chicken into a Pyrex container and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces, cover the container and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3-6 hours.
TOP TIP: If you are pressed for time you can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes but a longer marinating time is preferable.
THREAD MEAT ONTO SKEWERS
Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers – I used large metal skewers to make six large kebabs. If you are using smaller skewers you will have enough chicken for 8-10. Mist the skewers with olive oil or rapeseed oil.
olive oil or rapeseed oil
AIR FRY THE KEBABS
Preheat the air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 2 minutes. Spray the basket with oil and place the chicken skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your model.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping the chicken kebabs over halfway through so that they can cook evenly.
TO OVEN COOK
Place the kebabs on a rack set over a roasting tray and cook for 30 minutes in a 180°C (350°F) preheated oven, turning over as needed. Check the chicken is cooked with a meat thermometer, it should register a minimum of 75°C (165°F) but ideally closer to 85°C (185°F).
GRILLING CHICKEN KEBABS ON THE BARBECUE
Cook these kebabs over medium-high heat or medium-hot embers if you are using coals. Wipe the grate with an oiled rag and cook the chicken kebabs for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning frequently so that the chicken is evenly colored and cooked all the way through.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve with salad, as a wrap, with fries or however you prefer!