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Polish Shashlik Recipe – Szaszłyki

Name: Polish Shashlik Recipe - Szaszłyki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 18 oz / 500g of chicken breast or halloumi cheese; 2 small onions (8 oz /220g); 1 squash (10 oz / 300g); 8 oz / 220g of champignon or other edible mushrooms; 2 bell peppers (8 oz /220g); 6 tbsps of oil (I use rapseed or sunflower oil); 1 tsp of salt; ½ tsp of pepper; ½ tsp of paprika powder; 1 tsp of dried herbs (oregano, basil, marjoram, etc,); chili powder (optionally, if you want your szaszłyki to be spicy); skewers

February 9, 2025

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Szaszłyki (say “shash-liki”) are Polish kebabs that are super easy and yummy! They are a staple at any summer gathering, and for good reason. They’re easy to make, endlessly customizable, and absolutely delicious.

While traditionally made with meat, we’re giving this classic a modern makeover with two options: juicy marinated chicken or flavorful halloumi cheese. Whether you’re a meat-lover or vegetarian, there’s a szaszłyk for you!

Why You’ll Love This Szaszłyki Recipe?

One of the best things about szaszłyki is how easy they are to make! You don’t have to be a chef to put together these tasty Polish kebabs. And they’re perfect for any time of year.

In the summer, throw them on the grill for a smoky flavor. When it gets cold outside, just pop them in the oven and bake them until they’re cooked through. No matter how you cook them, szaszłyki are a delicious and simple meal that everyone will enjoy.

How To Make Szaszłyki?

Step 1 – Marinate Meat Or Halloumi Cheese

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.

Cut meat or halloumi cheese into 2” cubes. Using a spoon or your hands, mix meat/cheese with marinade.

Refrigerate overnight (or for a minimum of 2 hours).

Step 2 – Prepare The Veggies

Peel the onions and cut them into half-moons.

Wash the squash, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Cut them into smaller (2”) chunks.

Ingredients for grilled skewers being prepared on a kitchen counter, featuring chopped peppers, zucchini, onions, and skewers with mixed vegetables and tofu.

Step 3 – Assemble & Bake Szaszłyki

If you are baking in the oven, preheat it to 390F/ 200C.

Assemble szaszłyki sticking all the ingredients on the skewers. You will get about 15 szaszłyki using this recipe.

A young girl with pink earmuffs and an adult preparing Szaszłyki, a popular Polish cuisine dish, in a kitchen, with plates of vegetables and cheese on the counter.

Place szaszłyki on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the remaining marinade on the veggies.

Bake szaszłyki for 20 minutes. You can also grill them!

Tips For Making Szaszłyki

Make them colorful!

Use yellow and red bell peppers to make your szaszłyki more colorful. You can also add more veggies, for example, an eggplant or corn.

Use other meat.

Szaszłyki will taste great with pork or beef as well. You will probably need to bake them for a little bit longer.

You can also add slices of kiełbasa to your szaszłyki or wrap the slices of bacon around the chicken cubes. The possibilities are endless!

Polish Shashlik Recipe

Yield: 15 szaszłyki

Polish Shashlik Recipe - Szaszłyki

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

18 oz / 500g of chicken breast or halloumi cheese
2 small onions (8 oz /220g)
1 squash (10 oz / 300g)
8 oz / 220g of champignon or other edible mushrooms
2 bell peppers (8 oz /220g)

Marinade

6 tbsps of oil (I use rapseed or sunflower oil)
1 tsp of salt
½ tsp of pepper
½ tsp of paprika powder
1 tsp of dried herbs (oregano, basil, marjoram, etc,)
chili powder (optionally, if you want your szaszłyki to be spicy)

Others

skewers

Instructions

Marinate The Meat Or Cheese

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.
Cut meat or halloumi cheese into 2'' cubes.
Using a spoon or your hands, mix meat/cheese with marinade.
Refrigerate overnight (or for a minimum of 2 hours).

Prepare The Veggies

Peel the onions and cut them into half-moons.
Wash the squash and slice them into half moons or 2'' cubes.
Wash mushrooms. Depending on how large they are, cut them in half or into smaller chunks.
Wash bell peppers. Remove the seeds and cut them into smaller chunks.

Assemble & Bake Szaszłyki

If you are baking in the oven, preheat it to 390F/ 200C.
Assemble szaszłyki sticking all the ingredients on the skewers. You will get about 15 szaszłyki using this recipe.
Place szaszłyki on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush the remaining marinade on the veggies.
Bake szaszłyki for 20 minutes. You can also grill them!