Description
A classic chicken kebab made by grilling chunks of chicken marinated in a special yogurt sauce over charcoal.
Restaurants serving Tavuk Şiş
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Yogurt
- Tomato paste
- Thyme
- Garlic
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix plain yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, grated garlic, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper to make a marinade. Add the chicken, massage well, and leave in the fridge for several hours (yogurt tenderizes it). Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, alternating with peppers, and grill over charcoal until golden.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Thyme and Paprika powder
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken, Curry powder (a pinch), Unsweetened yogurt
Pairing
Chilled Pilsner Beer
Trivia
[For Everyone] The savior for tourists who dislike lamb, and a staple of Turkish eateries. High protein and low fat make it secretly popular in the muscle-training community.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Wrap in lavaş like a wrap sandwich with sliced onions (seasoned with sumac) and grilled green chili peppers!
Allergen
Dairy, Chicken, Wheat