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Tavuk Şiş

Name: Tavuk Şiş
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 175 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Yogurt; 1 dessert spoon Red pepper flakes; 1 dessert spoon Dried thyme; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 clove Garlic; 1 dessert spoon Sumac for serving

A grill staple of chicken marinated with yogurt, lemon, and spices, skewered and cooked until lightly charred and juicy.

Easy⏱️ 2 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

15 min prep 20 min cook 140 min rest

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Timeline

Total 2 h 55 min

Prep15 min
Resting/Marinating2 h 20 min
Cooking20 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

600 g Chicken breast
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Yogurt
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried thyme
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
2 clove Garlic
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sumac for serving

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Instructions

1
Cut the chicken breast into 3 cm cubes; mix it in a large bowl with yogurt, olive oil, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2 hr
120:00
3
Thread the marinated chicken tightly onto metal skewers, leaving very little space between pieces.
4
Cook on a preheated grill or in a 220°C oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning until each side starts to char.
20 min
20:00
5
Slide the chicken off the skewers onto a serving plate; sprinkle with sumac and serve hot with pilaf and ezme.

💡 Tip: Marinate for at least 2 hours; overnight gives a much deeper flavor. If marinating overnight, halve the lemon juice so the acidity does not over-tenderize the chicken.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with bulgur or rice pilaf, roasted green peppers, and an onion salad with sumac.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Protein source
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~260

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 51%Carbs 6%Fat 43%

GI 27 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL

0.8g

Sugar

1.8g

Fiber

655.1mg

Sodium

2.6g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Tavuk Şiş make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Tavuk Şiş take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 175 minutes in total.
Is Tavuk Şiş difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Tavuk Şiş have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 4g, fat: 12g.
Which allergens does Tavuk Şiş contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Tavuk Şiş need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Tavuk Şiş filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into 3 cm cubes; mix it in a large bowl with yogurt, olive oil, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

2 hr

120:00

Thread the marinated chicken tightly onto metal skewers, leaving very little space between pieces.

Cook on a preheated grill or in a 220°C oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning until each side starts to char.

20 min

20:00

Slide the chicken off the skewers onto a serving plate; sprinkle with sumac and serve hot with pilaf and ezme.

FAQ

How many servings does Tavuk Şiş make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Tavuk Şiş take?

Prep 15 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 140 minutes of passive resting; 175 minutes in total.

Is Tavuk Şiş difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Tavuk Şiş have?

Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 4g, fat: 12g.

Which allergens does Tavuk Şiş contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Tavuk Şiş need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Tavuk Şiş filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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