Turkish-style Grilled Chicken with Yogurt and Cumin (Tavuk Izgara)

Source : Toast The Cumin Seeds In A Small Saute Pan Over Medium Heat Until The Seeds Are Fragrant And Start To Pop In The Pan Remove From The Heat And Grind In ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 1, 2026

Step:

  1. Toast the cumin seeds in a small saute pan over medium heat until the seeds are fragrant and start to pop in the pan. Remove from the heat and grind in a spice grinder.

  2. Place the cumin, onion, garlic, paprika, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender and pulse to liquify.

  3. Add the yogurt and pulse just until blended.

  4. Put the chicken thighs in a shallow non-aluminum baking dish or bowl.

  5. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss well to coat.

  6. Let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours or cover and refrigerate overnight.

  7. Preheat the broiler to make a charcoal fire.

  8. Thread the thighs if using on 4 skewers.

  9. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.

  10. Broil or grill until the juices run clear, about 6 minutes each side.

  11. Serve hot with lemon wedges.


Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp cumin seeds
  2. 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  3. 4 to 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  4. 1 tbsp paprika
  5. 1 juice of 1 lemon
  6. 1 cup plain yogurt
  7. 12 boneless chicken thighs, about 2 to 2-1/2 pounds, or 4 half broilers
  8. 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  9. 1 Lemon wedges for serving

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