Description
These flavorful Grilled Chicken Adana Kebabs are a delicious blend of minced chicken thighs, fresh herbs, and spices, grilled to perfection. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy dinner, these kebabs are juicy, spicy, and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 1 medium red onion, trimmed and peeled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Process vegetables: In a food processor, pulse the red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and jalapeño until minced. Drain in a sieve.
- Process chicken: In a food processor, pulse the chicken until minced. Add the processed vegetables, parsley, cilantro, and remaining spices. Pulse until well combined.
- Form kebabs: Place the chicken mixture in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Divide the mixture into 8-10 portions. Shape each portion around a 1-inch wide flat metal skewer, molding and flattening the meat to make each kebab about 6-8 inches long.
- Grill: Preheat your grill to 350°F. Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the grill, laying them perpendicular to the direction of the grates to prevent the meat from falling off. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with pita bread, yogurt sauce, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the jalapeño and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg