Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe (2024)

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Give our Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe a try. Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection.

Everyone loves a cheeky kebab and now you can recreate it at home.

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We use skinless, boneless chicken thighs. The thigh has darker meat which, in my opinion, is more juicy and tender compared to the breast.

Using thighs makes it the cheapest takeaway style kebab. Of course, if you prefer breasts, use them!

See our step by step slide show on how we make our takeaway chicken kebab recipe, full ingredients and instructions can be found on the recipe card below.

How to make your own Kebab?

First, marinate the chicken. This can be done either the night before or the morning before.

Allow the flavours to soak in. But also fine to be used straight away.

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We used 0% fat Greek yogurt to keep the fat level down. (You can use a full-fat version instead if preferred).

Mix yogurt, olive oil, cinnamon, turmeric, ground coriander, lemon zest & juice, garlic, salt & black pepper together in a large pot.

Add whole boneless, skinless chicken thighs and stir to cover them in yogurt.

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Use 2 kebab skewers to thread the marinated thighs onto. Fold the thinner parts over to keep them all at the same thickness.

What to cook Kebabs on?

The best way to cook kebabs is under the grill. You can use a conventional grill or a BBQ.

We like to use the Tefal Optigrill we have had this for 2 years and love it.

It has thickness measurement sensors and 6 programs (burger, poultry, bacon, sausage, red meat, and fish).

It automatically cooks at the right temperature and time for whatever you are cooking.

When cooking steak it is great! The LED cooking level indicator accurately indicates the level of cooking from rare to well-done. Takes the guesswork out of it!

Also, the clean up is quick and easy, once the plates have cooled they can be put in the dishwasher. Come out like new every time, no scrubbing needed!

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Turn the Optigrill on, keeping it shut, select chicken and allow the plates to warm up. It will beep when ready.

Open plates, place the homemade chicken kebab stack and shut the plate. Now leave it to cook all the way to dark orange or red.

Meanwhile, you can make your salad.

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Thinly slice lettuce, cabbage (white or red cabbage), cucumber & onions. Use a julienne cutter or a grater to finely cut the carrot.

You can add tomatoes too if wanted? Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.

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When the chicken has finished remove from the grill.

Add the pitta breads on to the grill for a couple of minutes. Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to slice the chicken on top of the salad.

You're ready to fill your pitta bread with salad, sauce & chicken.

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Kebab shop sauce recipe?

We made a fantastic Kebab shop chilli sauce recipe to complement this Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe perfectly!

You can start cooking it whilst the chicken is marinating in the fridge. Leave it to simmer whilst the chicken is cooking.

They will both be ready at roughly the same time!

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Alternatively, or additionally, try out our Garlic mayo recipe to pour over your chicken kebab.

Or make a chicken wrap takeaway option.

📖 Step by Step Recipe

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Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe

Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Make your own Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe at home. Succulent grilled chicken served with salad and pitta bread. Easy to make and delicious, try them out today!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine British, Greek, Turkish

Servings 2 people

Calories 589 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs or 3 breasts
  • 250 g Fat free Greek Yogurt or full fat if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • Salt & Black Pepper
  • 2 Pitta Bread

Salad

  • ½ Lettuce thinly sliced
  • ½ Red or White Cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 Red or white Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cucumber sliced
  • 1 Carrot Julienne cut or grated.
  • 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • squeeze lemon

Instructions

Marinade Chicken (this can be done night/morning before or straight away)

  • Mix 250 g Fat free Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon Olive Oill, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander, 1 lemon (zest and juice), 3 cloves Garlic , Salt & Black Pepper together in a large pot.

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  • Add whole boneless, 4 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs and stir to cover them in yogurt marinade.

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  • Use 2 kebab skewers to thread the marinated thighs onto, fold the thinner parts over to keep them all at the same thickness.

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Grill Method

  • Preheat grill to a low heat, place chicken under the grill, turn over after 12 minutes, then cook the other side for 12 more minutes. Check it is cooked through.

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Tefal Optigrill Method

  • Turn the Optigrill on, keep shut, select chicken mode and allow the plates to warm up. It will beep when ready.

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  • Place kebabs on lower plate and shut the top plate down. Now leave it to cook all the way to dark orange or red. It will automatically measure the thickness and cook at the right temperature. No need to check on or turn!

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Kebab extras- whilst they cook you can prepare the extras

  • Make a salad out of thinly s½ Lettuce, ½ Red or White Cabbage (white or red cabbage ), ½ cucumber & 1 Red or white Onion . Use a julienne cutter or a grater to finely cut the 1 Carrot. Drizzle with 2 teaspoon Olive Oil and squeeze lemon.

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  • Follow our Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce recipe for a spicy kick to your recipe!

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  • Make a Garlic Mayo - Simply mix 4 tablespoon of mayonnaise with 2 crushed garlic cloves and a squeeze of lemon.

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Assemble Kebab

  • Once the chicken is cooked place 2 Pitta Bread under the grill for a couple of minutes

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  • Use a sharp knife to cut down the chicken skewers.

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  • Slice open pitta and place layers of salad, sauce, and chicken

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Nutrition

Calories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 63gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 1704mgFiber: 12gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 6102IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Chicken Kebab, Chilli sauce, Fakeaway, Kebab, kebab van recipe, turkish kebab

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You could serve chicken.kebab with plain rice and salad instead of pitta bread if you wish.

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More Takeaway Style Recipes

Looking for more takeaway style recipes, try out our or honey garlic chicken wings. Or our Spicy Chicken Burger.

Kebab Recipes

If you prefer lamb check out our takeaway lamb shish kebab. Or try our tandoori chicken kebab recipe.

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FAQs

Is a chicken kebab healthy from a takeaway? ›

Kebab and burgers

Doner kebabs can be high in fat. For a healthier option, go for a shish kebab, which is a skewer with whole cuts of meat or fish and usually grilled. If you're having a burger, avoid breaded or battered chicken or fish patties, extra cheese, bacon strips and high-fat sauces such as mayonnaise.

What is chicken kebab made of? ›

Chicken kebabs are so simple to make, they are basically marinaded chicken, threaded onto skewers and cooked through. For this recipe we use a marinade of yoghurt with paprika, cumin, a little cinnamon, chilli flakes, garlic and lemon.

What's the difference between chicken doner and chicken kebab? ›

What's The Difference Between Chicken Kebab And Chicken Doner? A chicken doner is a stack of meat cooked on a vertical spit more like shawarma. Whereas a regular chicken kebab is cubed chicken meat or ground meat that is grilled on single bamboo or metal skewers.

What is the healthiest takeaway to have? ›

'Go for grilled dishes over fried; chicken and fish over fattier meats, like lamb; tomato or veggie sauces rather than creamy ones; and steamed rice over fried,' advises Tilt. She also suggests avoiding sides and other add-ons unless they're vegetables, as well as eating mindfully and being aware of portion sizes.

What is the healthiest takeout? ›

Some healthy takeout options include vegetable dishes and baked or steamed foods instead of fried ones. 1 Every restaurant and cuisine is different, but you generally want to make sure your takeout includes some produce and has minimal dressings and sauces.

Is Chicken Kebab junk food? ›

Char-grilled or roasted kebabs are good for a cheat day as they are low in fat and calories when compared to other meats. Chicken is also a good source of protein, which helps build and repair muscles. It is low in fat and calories when compared to other meats such as beef or lamb.

Which chicken kebab is best? ›

Sheekh kebab: Minced chicken seasoned with spices and skewered, typically cooked in a tandoor. Great for those who prefer a dense, flavorful kebab. Tikka kebab: Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled or skewered. Known for its tender texture and juicy flavor.

Why is kebab meat so tasty? ›

The Combination of Textures. Doner meat is loved not only for its rich flavours but also for its unique combination of textures. The meat is juicy and tender inside, while the outside is crispy and slightly charred. Moreover, doner meat can be served in various forms, from a classic kebab sandwich to a salad topping.

What is the difference between chicken kebab and chicken shawarma? ›

The main shawarma-kebab difference lies in how the meat is cooked. For shawarmas, the meat is usually cooked using a rotisserie, while kebabs are prepared skewered. The doner or the kebab base is the only kind that resembles the classic shawarma.

Why is chicken kebab meat pink? ›

Chemical changes occur during cooking. Oven gases in a heated gas or electric oven react chemically with hemoglobin in the meat tissues to give it a pink tinge. Often meat of younger birds shows the most pink because their thinner skins permit oven gases to reach the flesh.

What bread is used in a kebab? ›

For full doner mode, you can hold the kebab up with a roasting fork or metal skewer and carve. Serve with warm pitta bread and any of the other accompaniments, including our chilli sauce and garlic yogurt sauce.

What is a dollar kebab? ›

Doner kebab (UK: /ˈdɒnər kɪˈbæb/, US: /ˈdoʊnər kɪˈbɑːb/; Turkish: döner or döner kebap, pronounced [dœˈnæɾ keˈbɑp]), also spelled as döner kebab, is a dish of Turkish origin made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

What are kebabs called in the USA? ›

In English, kebab, or in North America also kabob, often occurring as shish kebab, is now a culinary term for small pieces of meat cooked on a skewer.

Why is chicken kebab healthy? ›

The chicken will be ideal for your doner kebab because it has a lot of protein, particularly lean protein. If you're on a diet, doner kebab with chicken will help you lose weight quickly. Pitta bread is packed with minerals like calcium, protein, and fiber.

Are takeaway kebabs healthy? ›

It depends on what you are making it out of. If your kebabs are only vegetable-based, they would be very healthy. Kebabs made from meat, as long as the meat is pretty lean, are fine, too. Kebabs, because they don't have sauce and are usually grilled, would be more healthy than a lot of other foods.

How many calories are in a takeaway chicken kebab? ›

Chicken Kebab takeaway 655 Calories & 71 grams of protein. #takeaway #fakeaway #plateupwithme.

Is chicken kebab high in calories? ›

Energy: 589 calories

Proportion of total calories contributed by protein, carbs and fat.

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