Homemade Chicken and Red Onion Shish Kebabs
4 servings
30 minutes
Homemade chicken and red onion skewers are a true embodiment of Mediterranean gastronomy, where simple ingredients turn into something special. The origins of such a dish can be found in Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, where marinades based on vinegar, honey, and spices give the meat a rich flavor. Baked pieces of chicken soak up the aromas of garlic, red wine vinegar, and freshly ground pepper, creating a balance of sweetness and spiciness. The onion caramelizes, adding pleasant softness to the skewers. The dish is perfect for cozy home dinners as well as festive gatherings. Its ease of preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks, while the result consistently delights with rich flavor and juiciness of the meat.
1
Peel the onion and cut it into 8 segments. Cut each chicken thigh into 3 pieces.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Chicken thighs: 8 pieces
2
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
3
In a bowl, mix vinegar, minced garlic, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, honey, olive oil, and a little black pepper.
- Red wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Honey: 1.3 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
4
Add chicken and onion to the marinade, mix, and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Chicken thighs: 8 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
5
On 4 skewers, put 6 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of onion.
6
Place the skewers on a baking sheet and drizzle with marinade.
- Red wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Honey: 1.3 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
7
Bake for 35–40 minutes until done.
8
Place on a plate and drizzle with the released juices.
- Red wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Honey: 1.3 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste