Turkish Spiced Chicken Skewers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.1 lb or 500 gram finely minced chicken mixed with fat around 15% fat content for the best result
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1 teaspoon garlic paste
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½ teaspoon fresh green chili minced
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1 medium onion peeled and grated
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1 medium red bell pepper or long red sweet pepper grated
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt or to taste
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oil for grilling
# Instructions:
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Grate the onion and red bell pepper and squeeze out all the juices. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken with grated onion and pepper, garlic, green chili, salt, paprika, red chili flakes, and chopped parsley. Knead the mixture thoroughly for a couple of minutes until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a dough-like mass.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least an hour or up to overnight to develop the flavor.
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Divide the chicken mixture into equal portions. Keep a bowl of chilled water next to you while assembling. Wet your palm in chilled water. Take each portion and mould it around a metal skewer, forming a long, slightly flattened sausage-like shape.
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Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high. Once it is hot, brush a little oil, and place the skewers on it. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning them a few times, until the kebabs are lightly browned, and some charred spots appear. Make sure not to overcook them.
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Serve the chicken adana kebabs hot or warm with your choice of accompaniment.
# Notes:
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Chicken: you will need finely minced chicken with around 15% fat content for the best result. The chicken should be smooth while still retaining some texture.
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Red bell pepper: An essential ingredient in Turkish-style kebabs. Whether you choose red bell pepper or long red sweet pepper, both options work.
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Green chili and red chili flakes: fresh green chili and red pepper flakes will give your kebabs some heat and flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount according to your preferred level of spiciness.
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Skewers: If you don't have flat skewers, you can use three to four round wooden skewers that have been soaked in water. Align them side by side on a flat surface and tightly wrap them with aluminium foil, ensuring it securely holds the skewers together. This can be used as a substitute for a single flat skewer.