Kebab

Kebabs have been around for centuries and there are many different recipes for this popular dish. The word kebab comes from the Persian word for grilled meat, which is kabab. Kabab is a popular dish in many Middle Eastern and South Asian countries, and there are many different variations.

The most common type of kebab is made with lamb or chicken, but there are also vegetarian versions made with tofu or vegetables. The meat is marinated in spices and then grilled on a skewer. It is often served with rice or bread, and a variety of dipping sauces.

Kebabs are believed to have originated in the Middle East, and there are several different theories about their history. One theory is that they were invented by the nomadic Turkic tribes who traveled through the region. These tribes would cook their meat on skewers over open fires, and the kebab became a popular dish.

Advice

When making kebab, it is important to use high-quality ingredients and have a good marinade. Start by marinating your meat for at least two hours, or overnight if possible, as this will help to ensure the meat is tender and flavorful. When grilling the meat, be sure to do so over medium-high heat and turn the kebabs frequently to prevent them from burning. Finally, serve the kebabs with fresh vegetables, a side of pita bread, and a delicious sauce to complete the dish.

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Recipes

 

Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs

4/5 - 656 votes

• olive oil
• shrimp
• chile powder
• caraway seed
• salt
• garlic
• chorizo

 

Chicken-Thigh Kebabs With Turmeric, Chile and Saffron

5/5 - 717 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• onion
• red chile powder
• turmeric
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• saffron
• chicken thigh

 

Tavuk Şiş: Authentic Turkish Chicken Kebab

4.5/5 - 244 votes

• onion
• oregano
• black pepper
• salt
• paprika
• yogurt
• chicken
• garlic
• tomato paste
• vegetable oil

 

Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise

5/5 - 417 votes

• FOR SERVING
• hot sauce
• vegan turkish bread
• arugula
• cherry tomato
• oil
• GARLIC-DILL MAYONNAISE
• salt
• dill
• vegan mayonnaise
• lemon juice
• garlic
• olive oil
• SUMAC ONIONS
• parsley
• sumac
• onion
• KEBABS
• vegan meat
• oregano
• cumin
• salt
• sumac
• urfa pepper
• black pepper
• coriander
• garlic

 

Moroccan Kefta Kebab

4/5 - 269 votes

• onion
• ground beef
• mint
• cumin
• cinnamon
• salt
• cilantro
• parsley
• pepper
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• ground beef

 

Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Smoky Peaches

5/5 - 239 votes

• salt
• yogurt
• curry powder
• garlic
• mint
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• basil
• lamb leg
• peach
• shots tabasco

 

Doner Kebab recipe

4.97/5 - 113 votes

• yoghurt
• lemon juice
• cayenne pepper
• chicken thigh
• coriander
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• cumin powder
• paprika
• tomato paste
• garlic
• chilli sauce
• iceberg lettuce
• cheese
• hummus
• lebanese bread flatbreads pita bread
• mejadra
• olive oil
• onion
• tabbouleh
• tomato

 

Spiced Salmon Kebabs

4.1/5 - 115 votes

• cumin
• salt
• salmon
• red pepper flake
• bamboo skewer
• oregano
• olive oil
• sesame seed
• lemon

 

Homemade Doner Kebab

4/5 - 115 votes

• lettuce
• egg
• tomato
• lamb
• oil
• oregano
• coriander
• cumin
• smoked paprika
• english cucumber
• salt
• onion
• black pepper
• garlic
• pita
• tzatziki

 

Grilled Swordfish Kebabs With Golden Raisin Chimichurri

5/5 - 61 votes

• KEBABS
• salt
• olive oil
• bay leaf
• swordfish steak
• oregano
• lemon
• GOLDEN RAISIN CHIMICHURRI
• water
• thyme
• parsley
• raisin
• red pepper flake
• oregano
• lemon juice
• garlic
• sherry vinegar
• olive oil

 

Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs

4.58/5 - 76 votes

• salt
• bell pepper
• onion
• zucchini
• black pepper
• greek yogurt
• olive oil
• oregano
• lemon
• garlic

 

Simple Lamb Kebabs With Greek Flavors

4/5 - 178 votes

• lemons juice
• salt
• marjoram
• olive oil
• lamb leg
• garlic

 

Seekh Kebab With Mint Chutney

4/5 - 174 votes

• SEEKH KEBAB
• salt
• oil
• ginger
• green thai chile
• black cumin seed
• amul cheese
• cilantro
• deggi chile powder
• garam masala
• lamb
• garlic
• cardamom
• MINT CHUTNEY
• onion
• ginger
• sugar
• green thai
• onion
• anardana
• lemon juice
• mint
• cilantro

 

Adana Kebab (Ground Lamb Kebab)

4/5 - 74 votes

• ground
• onion
• ground
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• red pepper flake
• ice water
• garlic
• cucumber
• onion
• parsley
• grape tomato
• pita bread
• romaine lettuce

 

Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs With Lemon Butter

3/5 - 142 votes

• salt
• turmeric
• garlic
• lemon peel by ch
• water
• chile powder
• cayenne pepper
• yogurt
• lamb leg
• lemon juice
• ghee

 

Traditional Shish Kebabs

4/5 - 63 votes

• onion
• black pepper
• cumin
• olive oil
• salt
• lamb
• bell pepper
• lemon juice
• lemon

 

Moroccan Chicken or Turkey Kebabs (Brochettes)

4.5/5 - 33 votes

• chicken breast
• lemon juice
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• ginger
• turmeric
• saffron thread
• garlic
• paprika
• salt
• parsley

 

Tandoori Paneer Tikka Kebabs

3.5/5 - 105 votes

• onion
• bell pepper
• bell pepper
• lemon juice
• paneer
• yogurt
• chaat masala
• tandoori masala spice
• vegetable oil
• salt
• lemon

 

Baku Fish Kebabs

4/5 - 95 votes

• POMEGRANATE RELISH
• pomegranate seed
• lemon juice
• cilantro
• salt
• FISH
• olive oil
• sumac powder
• onion
• salt
• lemon juice
• fish
• dill
• tomato
• green onion

 

Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kebab Recipe

4/5 - 51 votes

• white vinegar
• cumin
• garlic
• olive oil
• coriander
• paprika
• beef sirloin
• onion

 

Chicken Seekh Kebabs

4.7/5 - 26 votes

• vegetable oil
• mace
• ginger
• garlic
• deggi mirch
• jalapeño
• salt
• garam masala
• cardamom
• kala jeera
• ground chicken
• cilantro
• mint
• amul cheese
• butter
• SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
• bamboo skewer

 

Indian Seekh Kebabs

3.5/5 - 84 votes

• onion
• yogurt
• garam masala
• lamb
• salt
• coriander
• garlic
• ginger
• green chily
• lemon juice
• vegetable oil

 

Classic Moroccan Lamb or Beef Kebabs (Brochettes)

4/5 - 40 votes

• onion
• lemon juice
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• cumin
• paprika
• salt
• beef
• cilantro
• parsley

 

Egyptian-Style Chicken Kebabs

4.5/5 - 23 votes

• black pepper
• curry powder
• onion
• mustard
• ground
• turmeric
• chicken breast
• yogurt
• lemon juice
• salt
• vinegar
• mint
• bell pepper
• tomato

 

Thai Satay Kebabs

4/5 - 35 votes

• galangal
• turmeric root
• lemongrass
• red chile pepper
• beef steak
• coriander
• vegetable oil
• cumin
• shallot
• dark soy sauce
• garlic
• fish sauce
• brown sugar

 

Chicken Tikka Kebabs with Charred Tomato Chutney and Warm Flat Bread

4.3/5 - 15 votes

• cilantro
• salt
• flat bread
• yogurt
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• mustard seed
• lemon
• rounded curry paste
• onion
• tomato sauce
• red pepper flake
• chicken breast meat
• white skinned potato
• peanut
• plum tomato

 

Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs

4.96/5 - 21 votes

• lamb mince
• cumin powder
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• onion
• salt
• garlic
• pistachio nut
• yoghurt
• lettuce
• pita bread
• salt
• onion
• tomato

 

Recipe For Mini Urfa Kebab

4/5 - 22 votes

• egg
• cumin
• paprika
• ground beef
• italian parsley
• dill
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• white bread
• salt

 

Grilled Lamb Shashlik Kebabs

3.5/5 - 47 votes

• cherry tomato
• lamb
• black pepper
• salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• red pepper
• bell pepper
• onion

 

Baby-Back-Rib Kebabs

4/5 - 28 votes

• paprika
• salt
• onion
• black pepper
• red chili powder
• olive oil
• back rib

 

Chicken Kebabs

4.8/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• greek yogurt
• vegetable oil
• oregano
• lemon juice
• coriander
• paprika
• chicken breast
• garlic

 

Chicken Kebabs

4.3/5 - 9 votes

• cooking spray
• wooden pick
• honey
• ginger
• soy sauce
• garlic powder
• sesame seed
• chicken breast
• dark sesame oil
• green onion

 

Grilled Vegetable Kebabs

4.5/5 - 9 votes

• yellow squash
• dijon mustard
• basil
• parsley
• bermuda onion
• japanese
• lemon
• bell pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• mushroom cap

 

Bademjan Kebab

4/5 - 24 votes

• EGGPLANT
• herb
• sumac
• olive oil
• italian eggplant
• BIEH
• skinned hazelnut
• salt
• chive
• parsley
• turmeric
• oil
• sour plum molasses
• persian hogweed
• sweet paprika
• onion
• mint
• pomegranate molasses
• roughly chopped foraged wood sorrel
• walnut
• cilantro
• garlic

 

Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs with Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle

5/5 - 5 votes

• ch metal skewer
• salt
• vegetable oil
• chive
• aleppo pepper
• chicken thigh
• lemon zest
• mirin
• light brown sugar
• soy sauce
• rice vinegar
• white

 

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Kebabs

4/5 - 6 votes

• canola oil
• orange honey mustard sauce
• orange juice
• apple wood smoked bacon
• garlic
• olive oil
• black pepper
• paprika
• shallot
• sugar
• country dijon mustard
• pork tenderloin
• orange blossom honey
• italian seasoning
• salt
• bay leaf
• garlic
• ice
• thyme

 

Grilled Yogurt Marinated Pork Kebab Recipe

4/5 - 11 votes

• coriander
• black pepper
• onion
• yogurt
• lemon juice
• ginger
• cumin
• salt

 

Spiced Shrimp and Tomato Kebabs

5/5 - 5 votes

• mint
• cayenne pepper
• smoked paprika
• grape tomato
• cilantro
• ginger
• olive oil
• lime juice
• basil
• honey
• salt
• garlic
• shrimp

 

Summer Veggie Kebabs

4.4/5 - 5 votes

• black pepper
• cumin
• chayote squash
• yellow summer squash
• salt
• lemon
• smoked paprika
• agave syrup
• olive oil
• shallot
• bell pepper
• flat metal skewer

 

Mexican Fajita Kebabs

4/5 - 10 votes

• yellow bell pepper
• serrano chile pepper
• onion
• bell pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• lime juice
• olive oil
• london broil
• cumin
• garlic
• cilantro

 

Chicken Kebabs with No-Cook Peach Chutney

4.8/5 - 4 votes

• lime juice
• salt
• ginger
• peach
• ginger
• peanut oil
• honey
• lime juice
• cilantro
• champagne vinegar
• chaat masala
• red pepper flake
• chicken thigh
• coriander
• garam masala
• serrano pepper
• cilantro

 

Iskender Kebab

4/5 - 9 votes

• tomato
• greek yogurt
• tomato sauce
• lamb shank
• butter
• pita
• salt
• black pepper

 

Montreal Steak and Peppers Kebabs

5/5 - 4 votes

• mccormick grill mates montreal steak marinade canola oil
• water
• sirloin steak
• red wine vinegar
• various bell pepper

 

Sweet and Spicy Bacon Kebabs with Scallion-Ginger Relish

5/5 - 3 votes

• ch metal skewer
• salt
• lime
• vegetable oil
• lime juice
• rice vinegar
• sriracha
• sesame oil
• serrano chile
• bacon
• ginger
• light brown sugar
• honey
• sambal oelek
• green onion

 

Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kebabs

3.75/5 - 27 votes

• salt
• bell pepper
• onion
• bell pepper
• black pepper
• top round lamb
• olive oil
• marjoram
• lemon juice
• garlic
• parsley
• salt
• lemon

 

Turkish Shish Kebabs with Garlicky Tahini

5/5 - 3 votes

• garlicky tahini
• lemon
• vegetable oil
• mint
• oregano
• pepper
• salt
• bell pepper
• onion
• yellow bell pepper
• mint
• lamb leg
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic

 

Coconut-Marinated Short Rib Kebabs with Peanut-Chile Oil

4.7/5 - 3 votes

• ch metal skewer
• salt
• vegetable oil
• lime juice
• red pepper flake
• turmeric
• ch ginger
• ch ginger
• shallot
• lemongrass
• beef short rib
• vegetable oil
• peanut
• fish sauce
• light brown sugar
• garlic
• garlic
• coconut milk
• guajillo

 

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Kebabs

5/5 - 3 votes

• chicken breast
• garlic powder
• paprika
• onion
• zucchini
• oregano
• thyme
• black pepper
• onion powder
• salt
• andouille sausage
• cayenne pepper
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• bell pepper

 

Red Curry Chicken Kebabs with Minty Yogurt Sauce

4/5 - 5 votes

• salt
• mint
• lime juice
• honey
• vegetable oil
• mayonnaise
• chicken breast
• thai red curry paste
• yogurt

 

Breakfast Kiddie Kebab

5/5 - 2 votes

• maple syrup
• honeydew melon ball
• cinnamon french toast bite
• breakfast sausage link

 

Beef and Sausage Kebabs with Garlicky Herb Sauce

5/5 - 2 votes

• salt
• salt
• cilantro
• parsley
• sausage link
• olive oil
• hot paprika
• red wine vinegar
• bell pepper
• tomato
• beef tri tip
• onion
• cumin
• brown sugar
• cilantro
• garlic
• garlic
• lemon juice
• olive oil

 

Pork and Bacon Kebabs

5/5 - 2 votes

• caraway seed
• mustard
• salt
• onion
• pork tenderloin
• bacon
• pepper
• vegetable oil
• sweet paprika
• garlic

 

Swordfish Kebabs with Lemon and Bay Leaves

4/5 - 3 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• swordfish steak
• lemon
• bay leaf

 

Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebab

5/5 - 2 votes

• parsley
• greek yogurt
• cardamom
• cinnamon
• cumin
• salt
• turmeric
• chicken thigh
• Tahini Sauce
• truth tahini
• water
• salt
• lemon juice
• garlic

 

Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki

5/5 - 2 votes

• For serving
• cucumber
• parsley
• feta
• hummus
• olive oil
• pita bread
• onion
• tomato
• tzatziki
• Kofta
• cumin
• pepper
• oregano
• rosemary
• sumac
• onion
• cinnamon
• salt
• garlic
• ground beef

 

Cumin-Chile Lamb Kebabs with Garlic Yogurt

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• spice mill
• lemon zest
• salt
• salt
• vegetable oil
• greek yogurt
• lemon juice
• sichuan peppercorn
• sugar
• garlic
• lamb shoulder
• lemon zest
• cumin seed
• caraway seed
• red pepper flake

 

Chicken and Steak Kebabs

3/5 - 2 votes

• cilantro
• lime juice
• corn
• sour cream
• beef sirloin
• chicken breast
• taco seasoning
• onion
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• shishito pepper

 

Broiled Strawberry and Peach Kebabs

5/5 - 1 votes

• sugar
• strawberry
• butter
• peach

 

Chicken Kebabs with Greek Yogurt Pesto Dipping Sauce

5/5 - 1 votes

• pesto sauce
• mozzarella string cheese
• greek yogurt
• white meat chicken
• cherry tomato
• black olife

 

Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs

5/5 - 1 votes

• salt
• pita bread
• zucchini
• olive oil
• hot paprika
• cumin
• allspice
• greek yogurt
• lamb leg
• garlic

 

Easy Sausage and Broccoli Kebabs with White Bean Salad

5/5 - 1 votes

• italian sausage
• green onion
• lemon
• broccoli
• basil
• parsley
• pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• cherry tomato
• cannellini bean
• skewer

 

Kofta Kebab

5/5 - 1 votes

• parsley
• cumin
• allspice
• paprika
• rosemary
• ground beef
• lamb
• green cardamom
• nutmeg
• pepper flake
• salt
• sumac
• bell pepper
• onion
• panko breadcrumb
• garlic
• pita bread

 

Grilled Curry Chicken Kebabs Recipe

4/5 - 2 votes

• chicken thigh
• shallot
• chile flake
• salt
• curry powder
• fish sauce
• coconut milk
• garlic

 

Grilled Jerk Chicken Kebabs

5/5 - 1 votes

• metal
• pineapple
• onion
• cilantro
• bell pepper
• allspice
• cinnamon
• thyme
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• nutmeg
• lime juice
• olive oil
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• brown sugar
• green onion

 

Grilled Cheeseburger Kebabs

3/5 - 1 votes

• salt
• mustard
• nonstick spray
• vegetable oil
• ground beef
• dill pickle
• worcestershire sauce
• ketchup
• american cheese
• white bread
• iceberg lettuce
• cherry tomato

 

Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs) Recipe

4/5 - 1 votes

• green
• salt
• onion
• mint
• red pepper flake
• coriander
• ginger
• lemon
• naan
• onion
• cinnamon
• lamb
• cumin
• yogurt
• harissa
• garlic

 

Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs Recipe

4/5 - 1 votes

• yogurt
• ginger
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• cumin
• lemons lemon juice
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• paprika
• smoked paprika
• olive oil

 

Salmon Kebabs With Nigella

5/5 - 0 votes

• lemon
• onion
• salt
• cumin
• olive oil
• black pepper
• nigella seed
• salmon
• chive
• mint
• parsley
• aleppo pepper

 

Lamb Burra Kebab

5/5 - 0 votes

• To serve
• white
• greek yogurt
• olive oil
• honey
• black pepper
• salt
• pomegranate seed
• cilantro
• ginger
• lamb chops rack
• lemon juice
• garam masala
• coriander
• cumin
• red chili powder
• black pepper
• cardamom
• turmeric
• mustard oil
• salt
• garlic
• greek yogurt

 

Yogurt Chicken Kebabs with Tomato Salad

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• shallot
• chicken breast
• nonfat greek yogurt
• tomato
• red wine vinegar
• parsley
• cumin
• garlic
• olive oil

 

Carne Asada Kebab

No Rating - 0 votes

• olive oil
• lime
• steak
• herdez salsa casera
• oregano
• red
• kebab skewer

 

Chicken and Grape Kebabs with Thyme

No Rating - 0 votes

• nonstick coking spray
• salt
• farmer pick concord grape juice
• grape
• chicken thigh
• bay leaf
• onion
• olive oil
• yogurt
• garlic
• thyme

 

Buffalo Chicken Kebabs With Corn On The Cob

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• vegetable oil
• celery seed
• green onion
• butter
• bell pepper
• chicken thigh
• hot sauce
• corn

 

Ginger-Teriyaki Beef Kebabs Recipe

No Rating - 0 votes

• dark brown sugar
• olive oil
• ginger
• garlic
• red pepper flake
• sesame oil
• pineapple
• onion
• beef sirloin tip
• soy sauce
• red
• pineapple juice
• teriyaki sauce

 

Halloumi Kebabs

No Rating - 0 votes

• zest
• courgette
• red pepper
• honey
• oregano
• garlic
• onion
• blocks halloumi
• olive oil
• cumin
• smoked paprika

 

Spicy Grilled Pork Kebabs

No Rating - 0 votes

• vegetable oil
• white vinegar
• white wine
• chile flake
• black pepper
• onion
• pork shoulder
• salt
• bay leaf
• garlic
• clove

 

Persian Ground Meat and Onion Kebabs

No Rating - 0 votes

• sumac
• lamb
• sirloin
• black pepper
• turmeric
• bread crumb
• paprika
• butter
• garlic
• egg
• saffron thread
• salt
• onion

 

Spiced Lamb Kebabs

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• lamb
• olive oil
• mint
• oregano
• cumin
• aleppo pepper
• onion

 

Shish Kebab

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• allspice
• cinnamon
• cumin
• sumac
• thyme
• tomato paste
• onion
• lamb shoulder
• cherry
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Shish Kebabs

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• lavash
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• onion
• red pepper
• zucchini
• chicken tender
• olive oil
• saffron
• garlic
• butter
• plum tomato
• mushroom

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