Chicken Kebabs Recipe
Juicy, tender chicken kebabs packed with bold spices and creamy yoghurt marinade—perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend grills. Easy to prep, high in protein, and full of mouthwatering flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl (for marination)
- Skewers (metal or wooden soaked in water)
- Grill pan or BBQ grill (or oven)
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 kg 2.2 lb Chicken thighs, Boneless and skinless and cut lengthways
- For the marinade:
- 150 g 0.75 cups Natural yoghurt
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Dried chilli flakes
- 2 tsp Garlic granules (or 3 cloves of fresh garlic)
- 1 Lemon Zest and juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yoghurt, lemon zest + juice, spices, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 mins.
- Preheat grill or pan to medium-high.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill for 6–8 mins per side or until golden and cooked through.
- Baste with leftover marinade for extra flavor (optional).
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with Pink Pickled Onions and Shack Sauce for extra zing.
