This easy Chicken Kebab in the Oven is a tasty main option. Made with easy-to-find ingredients, this chicken can be served with rice, salad, or vegetables.
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Make these flavorful Mediterranean-inspired chicken kebabs at home! The chicken is succulent and seasoned to perfection, making it a great dinner or lunch option. This crowd-pleasing dish can be enjoyed all year round as it is cooked in the oven. Plus it is made with easy-to-find ingredients such as lemon juice, yogurt, and cumin.
Serve this juicy chicken dish with Lebanese Tabbouleh, Easy turmeric rice, Turkish flatbread or The best couscous salad. You may also enjoy my chicken doner kebab and tandoori chicken skewer recipes, which are reader favorites.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- The kebabs are brimming with delicious and vibrant flavors.
- These skewers can be grilled at barbecues in the summertime.
- It is a versatile dish that can be served with various sides like this Easy Tomato Relish.
- Double or triple the recipe to feed a larger crowd.
Chicken Kebab in the Oven Ingredients
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- Chicken: For this recipe, select chicken fillets. If you use frozen filets, let them thaw in the fridge overnight before marinating.
- Yogurt: Use full-fat yogurt to make the sauce. It will give the kebab a creamy, delicious flavor.
- Garlic: Mince or grate the garlic for this recipe. This will help when mixing. You can also use 2-3 teaspoon of garlic paste instead.
- Paprika: Add some heat to the dish. Feel free to add less or more, depending on your preference.
- Lemon juice: Use juice from a fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Cumin: Don't skip it; it adds a deliciously distinctive flavor to the chicken.
- Mixed herbs: Or any other herb of your choice.
Tips and Substitutions
- Oven: Preheat the oven for at least ten minutes before adding the chicken. This will ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Marinade: Feel free to adjust the marinade to your liking. You can add less or more of each ingredient, depending on your preference.
- Make ahead: Feel free to make these kebabs ahead of time. They can be refrigerated for at least 24 hours before cooking.
- Air fry: These chicken skewers offer versatility in cooking methods. If you prefer to use an air fryer, begin by lining it with parchment paper. Lightly spray the paper with oil before placing the skewers inside the air fryer. You have the option to use either the roast or air fryer setting. Then cook the skewers on both sides for 10 minutes at a temperature of 200C/400F.
- Dairy: If you have dairy allergies or are not a yogurt fan, you can make a Chicken kebab without yogurt. Follow the same recipe and omit the yogurt.
How to Make Easy Chicken Kebab in the Oven
- Soak skewers in water and set aside for 30 minutes as you prepare the marinade. Place the chicken on a chopping board, cover it with plastic wrap, and bash it with a rolling pin or blunt object. This will tenderize the chicken and make it cook faster. Then, chop the chicken into equal-sized cubes. Add the chicken to a bowl.
2. Add yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt to taste, mixed herbs and oil to a bowl and mix.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Next, line a baking tray with foil and spray with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
4. After 30 minutes, add the chicken cubes to the skewer and place on the tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes on each side. If the oven has a grill setting, you can grill them for 5 minutes to add a smokey flavor.
5. Finally, serve these mouth-watering chicken skewers for dinner with rice and lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley. Other tasty side options are Tomato couscous and Shirazi salad.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Skewers can be cooked in the oven. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding your meat or vegetables of choice to the skewers. This will prevent them from burning.
You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should be around 150F. Another way to check is by cutting into the chicken, and if the juices run clear, it is ready.
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Chicken Kebab in the Oven
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 chopping board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken fillets
- 6 tablespoon Yoghurt or curd
- 2-3 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of mixed herbs
- 2-3 garlic cloves grated
- ¼ Lemon juice
- A splash of oil
- Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water and leave them for 30 minutes while you get the marinade ready.
- Lay the chicken on a chopping board, cover it with plastic wrap, and pound it with a rolling pin or any blunt object. This process tenderizes the chicken and allows it to cook more quickly. Cut the chicken into cubes of equal size and place them in a bowl.
- Combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt according to taste, mixed herbs, and oil in a bowl and stir. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Prepare a baking tray by lining it with foil and spraying it with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Preheat oven to 200C/400fF. Once 30 minutes have passed, place the chicken cubes onto the skewer and position it on the tray.
- Bake in an oven that has been preheated for 15 minutes on each side. If your oven has a grill setting, you can grill them for an additional 5 minutes to infuse a smoky flavor. Serve these delectable chicken skewers for dinner.
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Jazz
These chicken kebabs came out fabulously in my oven. Only using your recipe from now on. Thanks!!!