Spicy chicken kebabs with marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers, lightly charred and coated in bold spices.
Spice Kitchen

East African Grilled Chicken

Mama Spice remembers making this from her time growing up in Kenya. A long-standing Spice Kitchen favourite, this recipe is so easy to create but will blow your socks off!

INGREDIENTS

Kebabs

  • 1kg chicken thighs

Marinade

  • 100g Greek or strained yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 plum tomato
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp chilli powder

METHOD

  1. Blend all the ingredients for the marinade into a smooth paste.
  2. Rub into the chicken and leave to marinate in the fridge for a few hours.
  3. Fire up the BBQ and grill the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  4. Serve with salad and a squeeze of lemon.