TURKISH CHICKEN KEBABS WITH ALEPPO PEPPER

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This is a dish from Maa Dagdevien, the "go to guy" for Turksih barbeque. The aleppo pepper can be substitued with 2 tsp. dried red pepper and 2 tsp. paprika. Note: If using red pepper; place red peppers & paprika, in a small bowl,combine with 2 T. warm water and let stand 5 minutes mix into a paste.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons aleppo pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt (or regular american yogurt)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 garlic cloves (minced)
2 lemons (1-thinly sliced & 1 cut in wedges)
2 1/4 lbs chicken thighs (bonless, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)

Steps:

  • MixAleppo peppers with 1 T. warm wter, let stand about 5 min, mix into a paste.
  • Combine yogurt,olive oil, red wine vinegar,tomato paste, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoons black pepper in a bowl, stir in Aleppo paste, then sitr in garlic and lemon slices; reserve about 1/3 cup of marinade to glaze kabobs with during grill time, then stir in chicken; cover and chill at least 15-30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade.
  • Place chicken on skewers and grill,baste with reserved marinade, grill until golden brown and cooked through, Turn skewers occasionally 10-12 minute total.

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