Tavuk şiş – marinated chicken skewers

Name: Tavuk şiş – marinated chicken skewers
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 700 g boneless chicken breast or thigh (halal); 150 g yoghurt; 2 tbsp biber salçası (pepper paste); 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp thyme, salt; Wooden or metal skewers

Tavuk şiş works with a simple marinade of yoghurt, pepper paste, garlic and spices – the meat stays tender and takes on the typical red colour. Serve with bulgur and salad.

Time: 35 minServings: 4Difficulty: easy

Method

Stir yoghurt, pepper paste, crushed garlic, oil, lemon and spices into a marinade.
Cut the chicken into 3 cm cubes and marinate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
Thread the meat onto skewers.
Grill or cook in a hot griddle pan for 10–12 minutes, turning.
Serve with bulgur pilav, grilled tomatoes and onions.

Tip from the storeWe stock biber salçası mild (tatlı) and hot (acı) – choose mild if children are eating.

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