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Turkish Chicken Shish

Turkish Chicken Shish

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Yoghurt-marinated grilled skewers — Turkey.

Cuisine
Turkey
Serves
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Difficulty
Easy

plus marinating

Gluten-freeEgg-freeNut-free

Equipment: Grill or griddle; skewers

Ingredients

  • 700 g chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 150 g Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée (tomato paste)
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • Peppers and onion, in chunks
  • Salt

Method

  1. Mix the yoghurt, tomato purée, garlic, paprika, cumin, oil, lemon juice and salt. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Thread the chicken onto skewers, alternating with chunks of pepper and onion.
  3. Grill or griddle on high for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until charred and cooked through — juices should run clear.
  4. Rest briefly.
  5. Serve with a chopped tomato-and-onion salad and a dollop of cool yoghurt.

Swaps and tips

The yoghurt marinade keeps the chicken juicy and tender. Serve with a tomato-and-onion salad rather than flatbread.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
26 g4 g2 g24 g337 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

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