What kind of chicken to make kabobs?

Chicken breast and chicken thighs are good options to make skewers. Chicken breast is easy to work with while chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful. Also, don’t thread breast and thighs on the same skewers as they have different cooking rates.

Can I add vegetables on skewers?

Yes, you can thread veggies on the skewers too. For example, zucchini, eggplants, potatoes, onions and mushrooms would be amazing. You can even add fruit like pineapples or peaches to have a fresh and sweetish taste. It is especially great when it is summer.

Can I use metal skewers?

You can definitely use stainless steel skewers when making chicken kebabs in oven. They are even better when making beef or lamb shish kabobs because they require longer time in the oven. On the other hand, wooden skewers are the best for this recipe because we don’t need to clean them afterwards. Lol! Remember to soak the wooden skewers in water before using so that they don’t burn in the oven.

How long should I soak wooden skewers?

When baking chicken kebabs in oven, soak the wooden skewers at least for 1 hour before using. However, if you are planning to make your kabobs on the grill, soak them longer. Overnight is the best.

How long should I cook chicken skewers in oven?

Chicken usually takes 20-30 minutes in the oven at 450F , depending on the size of the chicken pieces. You don’t want your kabobs burnt or dried out so keep an eye on them while baking. Baking them for 30 minutes is usually enough. Don’t forget to flip them over after 15 minutes so that all sides are cooked. After 30 minutes, check them to see if all parts are cooked. Cook for another 5 minutes if needed.

It would be a good idea to freeze these chicken skewers uncooked . When you want to bake kabobs, just thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then bake. They make a super easy weeknight dinner.

Can I make chicken kabobs in air fryer?

Yes! Preheat the oven at 350F. Place the chicken skewers into the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes.

Turkish Chicken Kebab Recipe (Tavuk Şiş)

Name: Turkish Chicken Kebab Recipe (Tavuk Şiş)
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500g (1lb) chicken (thighs or breast); 1 cup milk; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon thyme

Turkish Chicken Kebab Recipe (Tavuk Şiş)

Chicken kebabs with roasted green peppers and tomatoes on a white plate.

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Baked chicken kebabs in oven are soft, juicy and flavorful thanks to a chicken marinade made with milk, olive oil and spices.

Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1lb) chicken (thighs or breast)

Marinade:

1 cup milk
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon thyme

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Instructions

Dice the chicken in about 1-inch pieces. Remove the bones if you are using bone-in chicken thighs.
Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Put the diced chicken in the marinade, give it a good stir. Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (overnight is the best).
Soak wooden skewers for 1 hour so that they don’t burn in the oven.
Preheat the oven at 400F/200C.
Thread the chicken pieces on skewers.
Place the chicken skewers on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. (Please see the note below).
Bake them for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes.

Notes

Chicken thighs or legs (bones removed) are the best type of chicken to make skewers. They give the softest and juiciest result.
Marinating chicken overnight will give you the best result. But if you don’t have that much time, marinate at least 1 hour.
If you like a garlicky flavor on your kabobs, just mash 2 cloves garlic and add it in the marinade mixture.
If you are using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water for an hour. This is very important.
You can place the chicken skewers on a parchment paper lined baking paper. But if you want to give a grill effect, you have two options: 1)Put a cooling rack on a baking sheet and place the skewers on it. 2)Use a baking pan and place the skewers on the edges so that they don’t touch the pan. This is what we do in this recipe. Please see the pictures in the post content above.
You can add tomatoes and green peppers in the pan so that they bake at the same time.
Flip the chicken skewers over after baking them for 20 minutes. Then bake for another 20 minutes.
If you are after a dairy-free marinade, leave the milk out and add in 2 tablespoon lemon juice. You will have equally soft chicken kabobs.

Nutrition

Calories: 594
Sugar: 7.3g
Sodium: 1332mg
Fat: 34.9g
Carbohydrates: 8.9g
Protein: 61g
Cholesterol: 185mg

Find it online: https://www.giverecipe.com/turkish-chicken-kabobs-in-oven/