Description
These Grilled Chicken Adana Kebabs are a flavorful and spicy Turkish delight. Made with a mix of ground white and dark meat chicken, these kebabs are seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, then grilled to perfection. Serve them with warm flatbread, onions, parsley, lemon wedges, and a side of yogurt or garlic sauce for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken (preferably with a mix of white and dark meat)
- 1 small onion (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper (finely chopped or grated)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for grilling)
For Serving:
- Flatbreads or pita
- Sliced onions
- Parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Yogurt or garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, red bell pepper, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, sumac (if using), salt, pepper, parsley, and olive oil. Mix well until sticky and well blended. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Grill the Kebabs: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Mold chicken mixture onto skewers. Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with flatbread, onions, parsley, lemon wedges, and yogurt or garlic sauce.
Notes
- Chill the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Soak wooden skewers before use.
- Kebabs can also be cooked under a broiler or in a grill pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Turkish, Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kebab (without bread or sauce)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
