To make the chicken kebab soft, juicy and aromatic, it must be well marinated. Otherwise, there is a high probability that the meat will be dry and no taste. Therefore, we have collected for you 15 of the most delicious marinade recipes!
1. Marinade for chicken kebab with mayonnaise
This marinade is perfect for making chicken fillets soft and tender!
You will need: 6 onions, 150 g mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation: Slice the onion into wide rings, mix with the chicken and season. Pour all this with mayonnaise, put it in the refrigerator under a plastic film and leave to marinate for at least 2-3 hours.
2. Marinade for chicken kebab with vinegar
Vinegar gives the chicken a firmer texture and distinct flavor.
You will need: 4 onions, 5 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tbsp. sugar, salt and spices.
Preparation: Dip the chicken pieces in salt and spices and leave for 15 minutes. Dilute vinegar with water 1: 2, add sugar and stir well. Chop the onion into large pieces, add to the chicken and marinade for at least an hour.
3. Marinade for chicken kebab with kefir
The shish kebab will turn out to be very juicy, with a soft and pleasant taste.
You will need: 350 g of onion, 500 ml of kefir, 5 cloves of garlic, salt, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Use your hands to stir the chopped chicken and onion to let the juice gently flow. Pour kefir with crushed garlic, spices and chopped herbs, and mix again. Leave the kebab to marinate for 5 hours.
4. Marinade for chicken kebab with honey
The savory sweet marinade gives the kebab the same attractive crust.
You will need: 60 g honey, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tsp. mustard, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp. olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Squeeze out the juice of a whole lemon, mix with mustard and add chopped garlic. Add honey with olive oil, spices to taste and stir until smooth. Pickle the chicken for 2-3 hours.
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5. Marinade for chicken skewers with soy sauce
Very simple and quick, but always a win-win recipe for marinade!
You will need: 1 onion, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mash it with your hands and mix with the chicken and pepper. Stir the soy sauce with lemon juice and olive oil, add a kebab, cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
6. Marinade for chicken barbecue with mustard
We recommend using the aromatic and spicy Dijon mustard!
You will need: 2 tbsp mustard, 100 ml of vegetable oil, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 3 cloves of garlic, salt, 0.5 tsp each. cinnamon, coriander, black and red pepper.
Preparation: Use a fork to whisk the mustard, oil and vinegar until smooth. Add all the spices, crushed garlic and salt to taste. Marinate the chicken in the mixture, mix well and leave for 6-8 hours.
7. Marinade for chicken skewers with mineral water
The soda in the marinade makes the meat very soft and tender in just a couple of hours.
You will need: 500 g of onions, 1 l of highly carbonated mineral water, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, salt and spices.
Preparation: Dip the chicken in salt and spices with vegetable oil. Chop the onion, mash it with your hands and mix it with the kebab, fill it with mineral water and leave it for 1-2 hours.
8. Marinade for chicken kebab with wine
Red wine gives chicken meat an appetizing color and unusual flavor.
You will need: 1 glass of wine, 0.5 tsp salt, 3 onions, spices, a bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Chop the onion as you like, chop the greens coarsely and mix it all with the chicken. Add the spices and pour the wine over the meat, stir again and leave in the refrigerator for 6 hours.
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9. Marinade for chicken kebab with beer
Alcohol evaporates during frying, but the original beer flavor remains.
You will need: 300 ml beer, 2 tablespoons adjika, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Roll the chicken in spices and adjika, leave on the table for 15 minutes. Then fill it with beer, put it under the film and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
10. Marinade for chicken skewers with tomato juice
It is not very convenient to use tomato paste for barbecue, but juice is just right!
You will need: 1.5 cups tomato juice, 5 cloves of garlic, 1 onion, a bunch of herbs, salt and spices.
Preparation: Chop the herbs coarsely, chop the onion and squeeze the garlic. Dip the chicken in salt and spices, mix with the rest of the ingredients and cover with tomato juice for 4 hours.
11. Marinade for chicken barbecue with herbs
A very unusual aromatic marinade that resembles a pesto sauce.
You will need: 1 bunch of spinach, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 tbsp. mustard, 3 cloves of garlic, 4 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.5 tsp. salt and coriander.
Preparation: Grind the herbs with garlic with a blender. Add mustard, oil, lemon juice and spices there, and mix until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken for at least an hour.
12. Spicy marinade for chicken skewers
You can add chopped hot peppers or dry chili flakes.
You will need: 8 tbsp ketchup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 cloves of garlic, 0.5 tbsp. lemon juice and sugar.
Preparation: Mix all the ingredients, add crushed garlic and spices to taste. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour in a warm place or up to 8-10 hours in the refrigerator.
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13. Chicken curry kebab marinade
The curry gives the white chicken meat a striking golden hue.
You will need: 300 ml of yogurt or kefir, 4 tsp. curry, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 onions.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, mash until juiced and mix with the chicken. Stir the yogurt with ketchup, lemon juice and curry, pour in the meat and leave for 2 hours.
14. Marinade for chicken skewers with rosemary
When serving, garnish the kebab with fresh sprigs of rosemary.
You will need: 1 cup yogurt, 3 cloves of garlic, fresh parsley, fresh rosemary, half a lemon, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with juice and zest of half a lemon, add spices and salt. Chop about 2 tablespoons each. fresh parsley and rosemary and add to the marinade. Leave the chicken to marinate for an hour.
15. Marinade for chicken kebab with oranges
The meat will be tasty, beautiful and with a bright citrus aroma.
You will need: 3 oranges, 2 onions, 1 tsp. turmeric, 1 tsp. basil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2-3 tbsp. honey.
Preparation: Grate the zest of one orange on a grater and squeeze the juice out of it. Squeeze the juice out of the second, and peel the third and cut into slices. Mix olive oil with spices, honey and crushed garlic, chop the onion into large rings. Place the onion, chicken and wedges in a bowl, stir in the marinade, add the juice and refrigerate overnight.