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Smoky chicken skewers

Name: Smoky chicken skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 6 Chicken Thighs; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar; To serve Smoky Aïoli

A classic Turkish chicken from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

231

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Turkish Chicken in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoky-chicken-skewers

Ingredients

6Chicken Thighs
2 tablespoonsOlive Oil
1 tspFennel Seeds
1 tspGround Cumin
1 tspsweet smoked paprika
1 clove peeled crushedGarlic
1 tspRed Wine Vinegar
To serveSmoky Aïoli

Instructions

01
You need 15 skewers: if wooden, soak in water for 10 mins. Cut chicken into 3cm pieces and place in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the spices, garlic and vinegar, toss well and season. You can do this up to a day before and refrigerate.
02
Thread 2-3 pieces on each skewer. Pour remaining oil in a frying pan or rub onto a griddle pan. Get the pan hot and sear the chicken for 3-4 mins on each side – you may have to do this in batches, keeping the cooked skewers warm in a low oven. Serve with smoky aïoli if you like.