Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt

Succulent chicken kebabs marinated in Middle Eastern spices, served with a vibrant pomegranate relish and creamy tahini yogurt sauce. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken with the sweet-tart crunch of pomegranate seeds and rich nuttiness of pistachios.

4 servings
1 hr 27 min

Ingredients

  • tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • cups pomegranate seeds
  • cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios
  • cup fresh Italian parsley
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
  • 4 pieces skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 4 pieces pita breads
  • ingredient info
  • 4 pieces metal skewers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine lemon juice, Baharat Seasoning, and garlic in medium bowl; stir to blend. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in yogurt and tahini. Season tahini yogurt to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.

    60 min

  4. 4.

    Preheat broiler. Thread 6 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on small rimmed baking sheet. Broil chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange kebabs on platter. Serve with tahini yogurt, pomegranate relish, and warm pita breads.

    12 min

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