Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab In The Oven "Tavuk Şiş"

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken thighs are juicier, while turkey is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is more accessible.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Cut 1 chicken breast into big cubes.

In a bowl, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, less than 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Mix everything until well coated, preferably by hand. Marinate overnight or for 3-4 hours in the fridge.

Prepare small tomatoes and green and red peppers. If unavailable, use only chicken pieces.

Layer chicken alternately with tomatoes and peppers on wooden sticks to make shish kebabs.

Drizzle olive oil over the kebabs and spread it with hands. Optionally, use baking paper.

Peel and wash 3 potatoes, then cut them in half and slice into wedges.

Season potatoes with salt, pepper flakes, and 1-2 tablespoons corn flour for crunch.

Drizzle 3-4 tablespoons olive oil over the potatoes and add 2 cloves of garlic, minced or grated.

Mix potatoes by hand to ensure they are evenly coated and place them in a single layer on a tray.

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

Place potatoes in the oven first, then add shish kebabs 10 minutes later.

Check the potatoes frequently; after 10 minutes, they should be getting softer.

Place the chicken on top of the potatoes to prevent drying out.

After 5 minutes, check the shish kebabs and adjust their position if necessary.

Cook shish kebabs for a total of about 15 minutes, checking frequently for doneness.

Remove from the oven and serve with a cucumber and yogurt sauce.

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