Grilled Chicken Adana Kebabs
Chicken Adana is quick to prep and grill! With these bold Turkish herbs and spices, it’s a juicy chicken kebab no one will forget.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs ((cut into 2 inch chunks))
- 1 red bell pepper (remove stem and seeds)
- 1 medium red onion (trim ends, remove outer skin)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeno (remove stem and seeds)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves ((optional))
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
If using wood skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning, otherwise use flat metal skewers.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse red bell pepper, red onion, garlic and jalapeno until minced. Remove and drain in a sieve.
- 3
In a food processor, pulse the chicken until minced well. Add the pepper/onion mixture, parsley, cilantro and remaining spices. Pulse until mixed well. Place chicken mixture in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Divide meat mixture evenly into 8-10 portions. Dip fingers into bowl of cold water, then one portion at a time, form meat around a 1-inch wide flat metal shish kebab skewer, molding and flattening meat to make each chicken koobideh kebab about 6-8 inches long.
- 5
For a traditional look, gently press meat between your thumb and index finger once meat is on skewer (see photos). If not using skewers, shape meat into 8-inch long log shape.
- 6
Set kabobs aside on greased wire rack set over a baking tray.
- 7
Turn on broiler OR clean and preheat charcoal or gas grill to 350°F. Apply cooking oil to grill grates to prevent sticking.
- 8
Place tray of skewers under broiler, or each kebab skewer on grates of grill. (Lay skewers perpendicular to the direction of grates to prevent ground meat mixture from falling off into the fire).
- 9
Cook 3–4 minutes, then turn each skewer over and continue cooking another 3-4 minutes.