Chicken Kabab Recipe
Marinated chicken, tzeki sauce, romaine lettuce, and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken
Tzatziki Sauce
Salad
Skewers
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Making the Tzatziki Sauce
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (ensure it is well-drained), minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- 4
Chill the Sauce
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparing the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the romaine lettuce and dice the tomatoes. Place them in a large salad bowl and toss them together.
Assembling and Cooking the Kebabs
- 6
Prepare Skewers
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- 7
Skewer the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and thread the chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers.
- 8
Serving
- 9
Serve the Dish
Once cooked, remove the chicken kebabs from the grill. Serve them hot on a plate alongside the chopped salad and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
