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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Takeaway Chicken Kebab Recipe
Equipment
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 yogurt, olive oil, cinnamon, turmeric, ground coriander, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt & black pepper together in a large pot.
- Add whole boneless, skinless chicken thighs and stir to cover them in yogurt.
- Use 2 kebab skewers to thread the marinated thighs onto, fold the thinner parts over to keep them all at the same thickness.
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.
Tefal Optigrill Method
- Turn the Optigrill on, keep shut, select chicken mode and allow the plates to warm up. It will beep when ready.
- 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!
Kebab extras- whilst they cook you can prepare the extras
- Make a salad out of thinly sliced lettuce, cabbage (white or red cabbage ), cucumber & onions. Use a julienne cutter or a grater to finely cut the carrot. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
- Follow our Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce recipe for a spicy kick to your recipe!
- Make a Garlic Mayo - Simply mix 4 tablespoon of mayonnaise with 2 crushed garlic cloves and a squeeze of lemon.
Assemble Kebab
- Once the chicken is cooked place pitta bread under the grill for a couple of minutes
- Use a sharp knife to cut down the chicken skewers.
- Slice open pitta and place layers of salad, sauce, and chicken
Video
Nutrition
You could serve chicken.kebab with plain rice and salad instead of pitta bread if you wish.
More Takeaway Style Recipes
Looking for more takeaway style recipes, try out our salt & pepper 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.
Julia Richardson
Hi, can I just use a conventional grill to cook this?
Thanks
Julia
Kay
Hi Julia
Sorry for the delay, we have been really busy
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.
Hope this help and you enjoy the chicken kebab 🙂
Michelle
The marinade on this chicken is perfect. Tangy and delicious!
Gail Montero
One of my favorite foods for sure! I need to make this ASAP! Looks so yummy!
Kathryn
This makes a perfect lunch and its made with so many delicious flavor! Thank you for sharing such a great and simple recipe!
Michelle
Looks fantastic! Can't wait to try this soon!
Joanne
This looks great and easy to make! We are trying to be healthier and eat less red meat.
Pam
This was lush I made my own flatbread and it was as good as if not better than take away 😋
Luke
Hi Pam
Thanks for the comment!!
So glad you liked the recipe, and I totally agree it is better than takeaway:)
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Supriya Kutty
Hey, firstly thank you so much for sharing these kebab recipes as i and my kids realy love eating a kebab.I am surely going to try this at home for my family.
Gillian
This looks so good definitely going to give this a go for a Saturday night especially in these times but I’m going to try your curry this evening thank you for all your fabulous recipes 👍
Kay
Always our pleasure Gillian! xx
Amandalee Jones
Takeaway kebabs are our guilty pleasure, amazing to be able to make them from home, such an easy recipe, and they taste so authentic. Thanks for sharing!
Kay
Always our pleasure sharing recipes!
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Kay
Thank you 😉
Steve
Fantastic recipe thanks for sharing 😋
Kay
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it Steve 🙂
Nyxie
This looks amazing and not that hard to do at all! Thank you for sharing! 😀
Kay
Hi Nyxie
This isn't a hard recipe to make which makes it great for a midweek meal and it tastes soooo good 🙂
Who needs takeaway LOL
Janice - Salads for Lunch
Looks amazing! I pinned it to my chicken board on pinterest so that I can make it later, thanks for sharing!
Kay
Hi Janice
Thank you 🙂
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!
Let us know what you think?
Jeremy Park
Wow! This kebob looks delicious. I’m bookmarking to refer to when I cook. Thank you!
Kay
Thank you Jeremy, they are delicious!
Aaron (@1dish4the4road)
Looks fantastic! Will give it a go!..
Kay
Thanks Aaron, hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Karen
I made both the chicken shish kebab and the red cabbage salad, both are so authentic to your favourite Turkish Kebab Shop. Enjoy
Kay
Thank you so much Karen for that great comment and rating 🙂
Really glad you liked the chicken shish and red cabbage recipe, you can't beat a good homemade fakeaway!!