If you’re looking for a lighter alternative to traditional kebabs without sacrificing flavour, these juicy chicken kebabs are exactly what you need. Made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, fragrant spices, and served with a creamy yoghurt sauce, they’re perfect for warm summer evenings, family dinners, or weekend BBQs.
Serve them with warm pita bread, fresh tomatoes, and plenty of yoghurt sauce for a simple Mediterranean meal everyone will love.
Juicy Chicken Kebabs with Creamy Yoghurt Sauce
Ingredients
for the chicken kebabs (8 kebabs)
for the yoghurt sauce
Instructions
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Yoghurt sauce: Combine all the yoghurt sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir until smooth, cover, and refrigerate while preparing the kebabs.
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The kebabs: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion, garlic, yoghurt, mint, spices, breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Knead gently for all ingredients to combine. Check once again for salt. The mixture should be slightly wet and workable, not too sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
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Lightly oil your hands and shape the mixture into 8 oval kebabs.
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Brush the kebabs with a little olive oil and grill over medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely browned and fully cooked.
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Serve immediately with warm pita bread, fresh tomatoes, and the chilled yoghurt sauce.
Notes
- Don't overcook them—they continue cooking slightly after being removed from the grill.
- Add chopped parsley for extra freshness.
- Mix in a pinch of chili flakes for some heat.
- Use the same mixture to make delicious burgers.
- Can I cook these without a grill? Absolutely. A grill pan or heavy skillet works perfectly.