Grilled Chicken Kebabs: Perfect for Summer Picnics

Tender, juicy, with an amazing crispy crust! Chicken kebab on the grill has a unique aroma and taste! It will never be dry. One of the best options for a summer picnic in nature with friends and family.
cook time: 2h
Elijah Stroud
Grilled Chicken Kebabs: Perfect for Summer Picnics

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180
Calories
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
16g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground hot pepper to taste
Bulb onions 1 pc
Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
Lemons 1 pc
Chicken thighs 500 g
Chicken wings 500 g
Chicken legs 500 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make chicken kebab on the grill? Prepare all the necessary products. For chicken kebab on the grill, you can use any part of the chicken. You can also cut a whole chicken into small pieces. Some people like kebab juicier — thighs and drumsticks are suitable here, some prefer crunchy — in this case, take chicken wings, and those who prefer minimal fat consumption — chicken breast, preferably without skin, is suitable for them.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the chicken well in running water, then dry. I recommend using chilled poultry meat — it contains much more nutrients. If you use chicken breast, cut it into medium-sized pieces about 2-3 cm.

Step 3

Step 3
It is best to cut off the thinnest phalanx of wings — there is practically only skin and bones, so this part very often gets very burnt.

Step 4

Step 4
If the chicken thighs are very large, I recommend cutting the thigh into two pieces. A thigh that is too large may not cook on the grill.

Step 5

Step 5
As a rule, drumsticks are not very large, so we will leave them as they are.

Step 6

Step 6
Place chicken in a large pot or container. Add lemon juice. If you squeeze juice directly from a lemon, wash it thoroughly with hot water first — this will release more juice from the lemon. It is also best to use a small sieve to prevent lemon seeds from getting into the marinade. And of course, freshly squeezed lemon juice can be replaced with ready-made factory-produced lemon juice.

Step 7

Step 7
Salt the chicken meat.

Step 8

Step 8
Pepper it. Also at this stage you can add some other, your favorite spices and seasonings: suneli hops, fenugreek, thyme. Focus on your preferences!

Step 9

Step 9
Peel the onion and cut into thin rings or half rings.

Step 10

Step 10
Add to the bowl with the shish kebab.

Step 11

Step 11
Add mayonnaise. I recommend using homemade mayonnaise. At the end of the recipe you will find a link to homemade mayonnaise recipes. It is also entirely acceptable to replace mayonnaise with sour cream or some other fermented milk product.

Step 12

Step 12
Mix everything and leave to marinate for about 1 hour, but you can leave the marinade in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 13

Step 13
Light a fire. Birch firewood is recommended for cooking over coals.

Step 14

Step 14
Wash the skewers and anneal them over the fire. Wait until the wood burns out and there are hot coals.

Step 15

Step 15
Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and place on the grill.

Step 16

Step 16
Turn the skewers quite often, at first every 2-3 minutes. The total cooking time on the grill is on average 30-40 minutes.

Step 17

Step 17
Serve delicious chicken kebab on the grill with fresh herbs and aromatic seasonal vegetables. Bon appetit!

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