Turkish-style chicken skewers: breast chunks marinated in yogurt, tomato and pepper paste and spices, then grilled until lightly charred. High-protein and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into 3 cm cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, red pepper paste, grated garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, thyme and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the chicken in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight (marinating time not included in the total).
- 4
Thread the chicken tightly onto 8 skewers.
- 5
Cook on a hot grill or barbecue for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the edges are lightly charred and the chicken is cooked through (75 °C). Rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 348 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 43 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
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