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Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab
These delicious, juicy, and tender Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs (Tavuk Sis) are very easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining dinner guests.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
Marinade for the Chicken
- ¼ cup olive oil (60 ml)
- ¼ cup milk (full fat or semi-skimmed)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (optional, could be replaced with tomato paste)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to your taste)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken Shish
- 4 pieces boneless and skinless chicken breast (approximately 800 grams) (or equivalent amount of chicken thigh)
- 1 onion (red or white)
- 2-3 green Turkish chilies (or 1 large green bell pepper)
- 2 medium tomatoes (or 6 cherry tomatoes)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into chunky cubes size of 4-5 cm.
- Place the olive oil, milk, tomato paste, red pepper paste (if using), chili flakes, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and salt in a bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the chicken pieces into the bowl and give it a toss until all the chicken pieces are covered with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl, place in the fridge, and let the chicken marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Peel the onion and cut into chunky cubes similar size to chicken.
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
- Cut the Turkish chili peppers into 4 or if using bell peppers, cut them into chunky cubes similar size to chicken.
- Thread the chicken and vegetables onto metal or soaked bamboo kebab skewers.
- Cook the kebabs on the BBQ for 12-14 minutes or in the 210 °C preheated oven grill for 15 minutes, until the core temperature reaches 74 °C (165 °F).
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Notes
- If you want to use bamboo skewers, soak them in the water beforehand for 30 minutes so that they don't burn.
- The best way to cook shish tawook is by grilling them on the BBQ.
- Marinating the chicken prevents the meat from drying out and making it chewy. It also helps to tenderize the chicken, makes it juicier, and reduces the time of cooking.
- They cost less money and taste much better than the takeaway chicken shish kebabs.
- The cooking time may vary on the size of the chicken cubes and the heat of your BBQ/oven.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
632mg
(26%)
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
922IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 922IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.