Chicken Kebab Recipe – Air Fryer, Grill, or Oven!
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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 404kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 ¼ lb (1kg) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
For the marinade:
- 1 cup (250g) buttermilk or natural yogurt
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Aleppo chili flakes (Pul Biper) , replace with 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 lemon , juice and zest
- olive oil or rapeseed oil as needed
Instructions
PREPARE THE CHICKEN
- 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.2 ¼ lb (1kg) 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.1 cup (250g) buttermilk, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp Aleppo chili flakes (Pul Biper) , ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 1 lemon
- 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 400°F (200°C) 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 350°F (180°C) preheated oven, turning over as needed. Check the chicken is cooked with a meat thermometer, it should register a minimum of 165°F (75°C) but ideally closer to 185°F (85°C).
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!
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Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
