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Chicken Shish Kebab

Recipe by Refika's Kitchen

Juicy Turkish‑style chicken shish kebabs marinated with red pepper flakes, garlic, and butter, grilled on wooden skewers and served with a buttery parsley sauce, fresh tomato, onion, sumac and warm lavash.

MediumTurkishServes 5

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Source Video
1h 15m
Prep
26m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 53m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.05
Total cost
$2.01
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Mixing the chicken with hot water and red pepper flakes to unlock flavor.
  • Marinating the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes.
  • Shaping the kebabs so they stay together on the skewer.
  • Grilling until the chicken is fully cooked but still juicy.
  • Basting with butter‑parsley sauce to prevent dryness.

Safety Warnings

  • The grill surface becomes extremely hot – use tongs and wear heat‑proof gloves.
  • Hot oil and melted butter can splatter – keep face away and have a lid nearby.
  • Sharp knives can cause cuts – keep fingertips curled and cut on a stable board.

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