Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab

Turkish chicken kebabs/skewers or otherwise known as tavuk şiş in Turkey.
It is said that the method of cooking meat on skewers over open fire originated on the steppes of Central Asia where the Turkic people originate. This basic concept was refined over time and was brought to the world with the westward migration of Turkic people.
There are different versions of chicken skewers/kebabs and this one is with a marinade made with Turkish yogurt, onion juice, garlic, and spices that turn the chicken thighs into succulent, flavorful kebabs. Serve with bulgur or breads like lavash and find out how amazing this chicken kebab is.

Ingredients:

• • 1 kg chicken thighs, de-boned
• • 2 cloves of garlic
• • 1 onion (pureed)
• • 2 tsp chili flakes
• • 1 tsp turmeric
• • ½ tsp black pepper
• • ½ tsp dried thyme
• • ½ lemon (juice)
• • 2 tbsp olive oil
• • 1 tsp salt
• • 1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
• • 1 tsp chili paste (optional)
• • Roasted peppers, tomatoes, and onions to serve