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Turkish Style Grilled Chicken Skewers

These Grilled Chicken Skewers marinated in a Turkish spice mix and yogurt are every bit as juicy and flavorful as they look. Serve them with a glass of my homemade Turkish Ayran. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer

Ingredients

For the skewers:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 cup total of fresh parsley and cilantro leaves (or either one)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yogurt (full, low fat or fat free)
  • 2 lemons , thinly sliced for skewering
  • 2 tablespoons sumac spice for sprinkling
For the yogurt drink Ayran:
  • 2 cups yogurt (full, low or fat free)
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup total of mint and parsley leaves

Instructions

For the skewers:
For the drink:

Notes

  • Often, I double and triple the recipe for the marinade and freeze the excess in a small ziplock for a really really busy day. I just take the marinade out of the freezer, defrost it and toss it with the chicken cubes, and just like that it’s ready to be cooked.
  • Wooden skewers must be pre-soaked in water for at least 1 hour before using.
  • Instead of lemon slices, you can go for onions, tomatoes, bell peppers or a mix of that. I stick to the lemon because it boosts the lemon flavor and I love that!