Oven-Baked Chicken Shashlik

Edaku — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Oven-baked chicken shashlik is the answer when you want that grilled skewer flavor without a charcoal grill or the time to fire one up. Chicken cooks faster and more forgivingly than pork or beef to begin with, which makes this a solid weeknight option, not just something for a special occasion.

Why the marinade needs time

Chicken, especially breast meat, is fairly lean on its own and can dry out easily in the oven. A marinade built on onion, oil, and lemon juice tackles that from two directions: the acidity from the lemon and onion helps tenderize the meat, while the oil helps lock in moisture during baking. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the more flavor it picks up — an hour is the bare minimum, but an overnight soak in the fridge makes a real difference.

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Oven-Baked Chicken Shashlik

Why the marinade needs time