🍢 6 Ways to Make Chicken Shish Kebab at Home

🍢 6 Ways to Make Chicken Shish Kebab at Home

Each recipe uses:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

• Optional flavour boost: 1 grated onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp plain yogurt or olive oil

• Marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for max flavour)

Serving suggestions:
Serve with rice, flatbread, or keep it low carb with a fresh salad.

🔥 1. Oven-Baked Chicken Shish

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

• Baking tray + foil

Steps:

1. Mix chicken with seasoning and optional ingredients.

2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.

4. Thread chicken onto skewers and place on a foil-lined tray.

5. Bake at 200°C (fan) for 20–25 mins, turning once.

6. Grill for 2 mins at the end for extra char if you like.

Great for any night of the week — minimal effort, full flavour.
Serve with rice, flatbread or a salad for a lighter meal.

🥘 2. Pan-Seared Chicken Shish

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

• 1 tbsp oil for frying

Steps:

1. Mix cubed chicken with seasoning and optional extras.

2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

4. Cook the chicken in batches for 6–8 mins, turning until golden and cooked through.

Fast and juicy — ideal when you don’t want to fire up the oven.
Goes perfectly with flatbread or a crisp chopped salad.

🌬️ 3. Air Fryer Chicken Shish

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

Steps:

1. Mix cubed chicken with seasoning and optional ingredients.

2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. Add cubes to the air fryer basket, or thread on skewers if they fit.

4. Air fry at 190°C for 14–16 mins, shaking or turning halfway.

Perfectly cooked and slightly crispy — no grill required.
Serve with rice, or skip the carbs with grilled veg and salad.

🔥 4. BBQ Chicken Shish Skewers

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

• Skewers

• BBQ grill or oven

Steps:

1. Marinate chicken with seasoning and optional extras for at least 2 hours.

2. Thread chicken onto skewers.

3. Grill over medium-high BBQ heat for 4–5 mins per side.
   Or bake in the oven at 200°C for 20–25 mins.

4. Rest a few minutes before serving.

Smoky, juicy, and made for summer meals outdoors — or rainy days indoors.
Serve with a side of rice or keep it light with grilled veg and salad.

🪵 5. Chicken Shish on a Flat Skewer (Turkish Style)

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

• Flat Turkish-style metal skewers

• BBQ or oven grill

Steps:

1. Mix chicken and marinade ingredients. Let rest for 2+ hours.

2. Pack chicken tightly onto flat skewers.

3. Grill over high heat on BBQ or under a hot oven grill.
   You can also bake them in the oven at 200°C for 20–25 mins.

4. Turn every few minutes until nicely charred and cooked through.

A true takeaway-style method — simple, bold, and authentic.
Tuck into flatbreads or pair with chopped salad for a lighter plate.

🗡️ 6. Chicken Shish on a Meat Spike

You’ll need:

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cut into cubes

• 2 tbsp Baharat Chicken Shish Seasoning

• Meat spike

• Oven or BBQ with lid

Steps:

1. Mix chicken and optional ingredients until well coated.

2. Marinate for at least 2 hours.

3. Pack the chunks tightly onto the meat spike, shaping into a compact vertical stack.

4. Stand it upright in a heatproof dish (oven) or directly in the BBQ.

5. Cook at 180°C in the oven for 25–30 mins, or on the BBQ with lid closed until cooked through.

6. Let it rest, then slice thinly from the outside.

An easy way to get that stacked-shish style at home — no rotisserie required.
Serve with rice, flatbread or fresh salad for a low-carb option.

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