Chicken Kebab, Turkish Style
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2large onions, peeled
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3bay leaves, crumbled
- 1tablespoon fresh marjoram or oregano leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1½pounds boneless chicken thighs or legs, cut into 1½-inch chunks
- Lemon wedges or ground sumac (available in Middle Eastern stores)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
481 calories; 35 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 17 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 29 grams protein; 648 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Start a charcoal or wood fire or heat a gas grill. The fire should be moderately hot and the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Mince one onion, and combine it in a large bowl with oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaves and marjoram or oregano. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least a few minutes or overnight in refrigerator.
- Step 2
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water to cover for a few minutes. Cut remaining onion into quarters, then separate it into large pieces. Thread chicken and onion alternately onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
- Step 3
Grill, turning as each side browns, and brushing with remaining marinade, for about 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges or sprinkle with a bit of sumac.
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Comments
These kebabs are delicious. You can alternate the chicken and onions with chunks of red or green pepper and zucchini. Also, if no grill is available, you can roast the spits in the oven or put them under the broiler. It makes sense to use the thighs since they won't dry out the way white meat might.
Great recipe! I prefer white meat so I added 2 T. of melted butter to the marinade to prevent the meat from becoming dry.
What you've been told is correct. Putting used marinade on cooked food is not safe. However, it's okay to use the used marinade on the food IF the marinade is brushed on the food at or near the beginning of cooking, which allows for any potentially harmful stuff to be killed off by the heat.
Used 2 tsp Diamond kosher flake salt, used 2 lemons as mine appeared small, and added 1 tsp onion powder for extra onion-y oomph. Absolutely delish. Although, I think in future I will bruise my bay leaves rather than crumble them (they can feel a bit sharp/pokey if one attaches to your kebab).
Big waste of onion in the mariande because it takes a lot of the marinade up - unless you plan to saute that left over onion and add it to your plate with the meal - you may need additional oil to saute. Additional onion would be just fine with this dish :)
Really delicious! Used only chicken cutlets, grated the onion on the small holes side of the grater. Heated grill on high, reduced to low once kebabs were placed on grill. Cooked for 6 min, turned, cooked for 4min, raised to high heat, cooked for 3 min. Let rest for 5 min.
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