Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab

Method

1. 1
   • plain yogurt 200 g
   • olive oil 3 tbsp
   • garlic 4
   • tomato paste 1 tbsp
   • paprika 1 tsp
   • ground cumin 1 tsp
   • chilli flakes ½ tsp
   • lemon 1
   • salt 1 tsp

   Make the marinade — In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth.

2. 2
   • chicken thigh 800 g

   Marinate the chicken — Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, tossing well to coat every piece, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.

   ⏱1 hr
3. 3
   • chicken thigh 800 g
   • red bell pepper 2
   • onion 2

   Thread the skewers — If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, alternating occasionally with pieces of bell pepper and onion.

4. 4
   • chicken thigh 800 g

   Grill the skewers — Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the chicken is charred at the edges and cooked through.

   ⏱15 min
5. 5
   • fresh parsley 1 tbsp

   Rest and serve — Remove from the grill, let rest for a couple of minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with flatbread or rice.