Name: Chicken kebabs (Chicken Kofta Kebab)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley; 400 g (14 oz) of boneless chicken thighs (cut into large pieces); 5 garlic cloves (peeled); 2 onions (peeled, quartered); 1 tablespoon of paprika; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste (concentrated purée); 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes; 2 tablespoons of butter; Salt and pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Sumac

By Anas Atassi

Published 2021

About

The kebabs are delicious in a flatbread, accompanied by fresh herbs and lemon juice.

Test to see if the minced chicken is well seasoned by frying a test portion. That way you can decide if you would like to add any more spices or salt.

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) of boneless chicken thighs (cut into large pieces)
2 onions (peeled, quartered)

Method

Pulse all the ingredients a few times in a food processor. Continue blending on the regular setting for 1–2 minutes, until the kebab mix is finely chopped and smooth. Transfer the chopped chicken mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This makes it easier to form the meat around the skewers. It also brings out the flavours