This Oven Baked Chicken Skewers recipe is one of the best-filling meals that you can enjoy at a get-together. It is tasty and full of flavors, thanks to the great spices added to it. You will enjoy how juicy the chicken turns out even if you bake it in the oven.
The good news is that you can easily make it at home, it does not need any fancy equipment just an oven will do the trick. This hearty meal is a must-have with any type of bread you enjoy.
So Tasty!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
The Oven Baked Chicken Skewers recipe is mess-free, yet it looks like you put a lot of work into it. This means you will not have to clean the grill or anything! Plus, you can do it indoors on rainy days when it is not possible to barbecue outside.
Also, it would impress your guests and family. You will not even look back at the days of the grill. These chicken skewers go great with a lot of vegetables.
They Add Variety to Your Table
What Can I Serve with Oven Chicken Skewers?
For starters, these skewers are good on their own, but of course, that does not mean that you can’t serve them with something. They go great with a bowl of rice. Or, you can have them with coleslaw which adds a great creamy flavor to skewers.
In addition, grilled vegetables on the side of these oven-baked chicken skewers are a great option too. You can go for broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
Some enjoy these chicken skewers with Ezme (Turkish Salad) as well. Ezme can add a spicy taste to the chicken skewers, so if you are a fan of spicy food this is the one for you. Any type of meze goes great with chicken. It will not be complicated to find a side dish that complements it.
Hummus mtabal goes so well with these oven-baked chicken skewers. It has a nutty flavor with a thick creamy consistency. Just dip the chicken in the hummus mtabal and enjoy.
A simple pita bread goes hand in hand with these delicious chicken skewers. It will make you feel full and can hold more sauces spread on the bread.
So Mouthwatering
Top Tips For an Incredible Oven-Baked Chicken Skewers
Marinating the chicken ahead of time makes it taste even better. Doing so allows the chicken to absorb the flavors better. But make sure to put the chicken in the refrigerator as it marinates.
The type of skewers you choose matters. If you use wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for half an hour prior to using. This is because wooden skewers burn easily, so doing that prevents them from burning.
Metal skewers on the other hand heat up fast. In case you’re using metal skewers, reduce the cooking time so the chicken will not end up burning. Also, be cautious when handling the metal skewer as they can be hot.
The chicken pieces should be cut into cubes. This ensures that it is cooked evenly, and no chicken is undercooked.
Make sure you space the chicken skewer pieces, this way they get enough heat to get them thoroughly cooked. It is better not to overpack the skewers or else you would have uncooked sides of chicken.
You should cook the chicken well, by reaching a temperature of at least 165 F in the center of the chicken piece, this marks the safety point for it to be done.
Healthy and Baked
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For this recipe, you can really use both chicken breast and chicken thighs, whatever your preference is. However, chicken thighs should be boneless before sticking them in skewers.
You definitely can! A variety of vegetables can be stuck into these skewers, but the best ones would be pepper, onions, or tomatoes.
The baked chicken skewers leftovers can be reheated the next day. You can use the oven again if you do not have an air fryer. They just need five minutes to be all warm and ready to be enjoyed.
You can store these oven-baked chicken skewers in the fridge for up to three days. Make sure to store them in an air-tight container to preserve the flavor.
The chicken should be marinated for at least 4 hours. This helps introduce flavors into the chicken. Less time spent on marinade would reduce the taste of the chicken.
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Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs
Plain yogurt
Red pepper paste
Sumac
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Aleppo pepper
Black pepper
Salt
7 spices
Turmeric
Garlic paste or garlic cloves
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Juicy and Flavorful
Easy Steps to Make this Oven Baked Chicken Skewers
First, cut your chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes.
Next, add the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and add all spices.
Then, mix together well and cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
Before baking, soak the wooden skewers in cold water.
Finally, load the chicken onto the skewers and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, and you can broil them to get some charring and crispiness.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
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Authentic Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Restaurant Style Butter Chicken (cheat version)
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Oven Baked Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ½ teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon 7 spice
- ¼ teaspoon tumeric
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons red pepper paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut your chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes.
- Add the yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and add all spices.
- Mix together well and cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Before baking, soak the wooden skewers in cold water.
- Load the chicken onto the skewers and bake at 375 for 20 minutes, and you can broil them to get some charring and crispiness.
Notes
- The chicken pieces should be cut into cube-sized ones. This ensures that the chicken is cooked evenly, and no chicken is undercooked.
- Make sure you space the chicken skewer pieces this way they get enough heat to get them well done. It is better not to overpack the skewers or else you would have uncooked sides of chicken.
Made this recipe last night and they were so good and juicy! A big hit in my house. Thank you!!
Made this tonight, added some veggies in between chicken. Very delicious meal!
Highly recommend, I added some veggies in between chicken. Very delicious meal!
Hi. A must try. What is 7 spice? Thanks 🙏
Hi, its a premixed spice blend of 7 different spices. Can be found online or Middle Eastern grocery stores
Prepped these in the morning and baked them for dinner and they were hit! Will be making these again for sure!
Oooo this chicken was bommmmb! Incredible explosion of flavors and unbelievably tender and juicy !
Delicious! Thank you!
This is by far one of my favorite recipes, because it so flavorful and you can bake it in the oven! It’s great for entertaining and I’ll usually pair it with the ouzi recipe! Simple and can be prepped ahead of time
This chicken was fire. I didnt have red pepper paste so i used a mix of tomatoe paste and harrisa and it turn out delicious. Will try the exact recipe next time but this was really good.
This was amazing! Every chicken recipe I’ve made from your blog is delicious. Waiting for your sheesh tawook recipe!
I’m not a big fan of shish tawook, but this recipe made me fall in love! The best recipe ever! Thank you 😊