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Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Dec 19, 2025, Updated Feb 03, 2026

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If you loved the viral Homemade Doner Kebab , then you have to try these Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs. Juicy ground chicken 🐓 is mixed with grated veggies and baked all on one pan for an easy, no-fuss dinner. The best part? They’re high protein and low calorie, coming in at 18 grams of protein 💪 and only 160 calories per serving. You can shape the kebabs ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake whenever you’re ready—making them perfect for meal prep , weeknight dinners, or feeding a crowd. Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs are simple to prep, effortless to bake, and packed with hidden veggies for flavor you’ll crave on repeat 🤤.

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Key Takeaways

  • Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs feature juicy ground chicken mixed with hidden veggies for an easy, high-protein, low-calorie meal.

  • This dish takes only 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

  • Customize the kebabs with any ground meat and your choice of herbs, spices, and veggies.

  • Serve with my Easy Tzatziki Recipe, in a wrap, or over rice for a flavorful meal.

  • Cooked kebabs last 3-4 days in the fridge and taste even better when prepped ahead of time.

  • Key Takeaways

  • Why You’ll Love Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

  • Ingredients

  • Nonna’s Tip 💡

  • Variations and Substitutions for Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

  • Best Served With

  • Similar Recipes

  • Common Questions

  • Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs Recipe

Why You’ll Love Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

Tender, juicy ground chicken packs a flavorful punch 😋 when mixed with grated peppers, onions, and garlic. Herbs 🌿 like parsley and oregano hit all the high notes, lending brightness and earthiness to the dish. Paprika 🌶️ adds a hint of smokiness and natural sweetness, balancing the flavor profile for a bite that is equal parts light and savory . The viral sheet pan method is easy to execute, taking only 30 minutes ⏲️ from prep to plate. Whip up a batch of my Easy Tzatziki Recipe and enjoy on a warm pita with fresh tomatoes and onions for a complete low-calorie meal 🥙.

Ingredients

🐓 Ground chicken: I like ground chicken for a lighter version, but any ground meat will work. 🌶️ Bell peppers: Red bell peppers add a sweet, earthy kick. 🧅 Shallots: These tiny bulbs pack in the flavor. 🧄 Garlic cloves: Makes this dish aromatic and bold. 🌿 Parsley: Provides a fresh hint of brightness. 🧂 Kosher salt: Properly seasons the meat, making it savory and irresistible. ⚫️ Pepper: Balances the flavors with a peppery finish. 🫙 Paprika: Adds a naturally sweet and smoky flavor. 🌿 Dried oregano: Deepens the flavor with herby goodness. 🫒 Oil (for the sheet pan): Keeps the kebabs from sticking to the pan.

Nonna’s Tip 💡

Use a cheesecloth to squeeze out the excess moisture from the veggie puree. This prevents the kebabs from steaming in the oven, keeping them crispy and flavorful.

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Variations and Substitutions for Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

  1. I use ground chicken 🐓 in this recipe to keep things light, however you can use any ground meat such as turkey, lamb, or beef.
  2. Parsley and oregano shine bright in this recipe, but you can use any herbs 🌿 you like. Fresh basil and mint are great additions.
  3. Serve in a wrap like pita 🫓 or lavash with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. They’re also great in a bowl with rice or roasted potatoes, chickpeas, and veggies.
  4. For extra flavor, add in spices like sumac, fennel, or cumin.
  5. Instead of shallots, feel free to swap for onions 🧅. Additionally, use any variety of bell pepper to make this recipe your own.
  6. Add more hidden veggies such as zucchini, spinach, or carrots 🥕 for even more fiber and nutrients.

Best Served With

  • My Easy Tzatziki Recipe .
  • A warm pita round.
  • On top of my Easy Greek Bowl .
  • A crisp salad such as Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad) or Authentic Greek Salad .

Similar Recipes

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Common Questions

Of course! In fact, they’re even better when you let the flavors marry overnight. You can mix the meat and vegetables up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Cooked sheet pan kebabs keep for 3–4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can reheat sheet pan kebabs in the oven or a skillet with a splash of water or oil to prevent them from drying out.

Ground chicken is commonly used, however ground turkey, beef, lamb, or pork all work well.

Once you’ve processed your veggies, be sure to squeeze out the extra moisture using a cheesecloth for best results.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Nakiri Knife
  • ▢ Cutting Board
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls
  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Mini Food Processor
  • ▢ Cheesecloth
  • ▢ Parchment Paper
  • ▢ Baking Sheet
  • ▢ Slotted Spatula

Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 lbs ground chicken , or any ground meat
  • ▢ 1.5 bell peppers
  • ▢ 4 large shallots
  • ▢ 5 peeled garlic cloves
  • ▢ ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ▢ ½ teaspoons pepper
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • ▢ oil , for the sheet pan

Instructions

  • ▢ Preheat oven to 375F (190C). In a food processor , add the shallots (or onion), garlic cloves, and diced bell pepper. Process until fine.
  • ▢ Pour the veggie mixture into a cheesecloth over a bowl and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • ▢ Next, add the squeezed veggies to a mixing bowl with the ground meat, spices, and parsley. Mix well.
  • ▢ Lightly oil a sheet pan , pour out the meat mixture and press it down evenly into one even layer. Take a spatula and score the meat into long, narrow rows.
  • ▢ Then, make small, horizontal indentations along each row to give it that authentic grilled look.
  • ▢ Bake for 20 minutes on the top rack, and broil for a few minutes at the end to brown the top.
  • ▢ Note: Once the kebabs are baked, separate the scored rows with a clean spatula.
  • ▢ Serve as a bowl or on pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and any toppings of choice.

Nonna’s Notes

  • Protein: I use ground chicken in this recipe to keep things light, however you can use any ground meat such as turkey, lamb, or beef.
  • Herbs: Parsley and oregano shine bright in this recipe, but you can use any herbs you like. Fresh basil and mint are great additions.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve in a wrap like pita or lavash with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions, or in a bowl with rice or roasted potatoes, chickpeas, and veggies.
  • Spices: For extra flavor, add in spices like sumac, fennel, or cumin.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to swap shallots with onions, and use any variety of bell pepper to make this recipe your own.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Viral Sheet Pan Kebabs

Equipment

  • Nakiri Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Mini Food Processor
  • Cheesecloth
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Slotted Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground chicken or any ground meat
  • 1.5 bell peppers
  • 4 large shallots
  • 5 peeled garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • oil for the sheet pan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F (190C). In a food processor , add the shallots (or onion), garlic cloves, and diced bell pepper. Process until fine.
  • Pour the veggie mixture into a cheesecloth over a bowl and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • Next, add the squeezed veggies to a mixing bowl with the ground meat, spices, and parsley. Mix well.
  • Lightly oil a sheet pan , pour out the meat mixture and press it down evenly into one even layer. Take a spatula and score the meat into long, narrow rows.
  • Then, make small, horizontal indentations along each row to give it that authentic grilled look.
  • Bake for 20 minutes on the top rack, and broil for a few minutes at the end to brown the top.
  • Note: Once the kebabs are baked, separate the scored rows with a clean spatula.
  • Serve as a bowl or on pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, and any toppings of choice.

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Notes

  • Protein: I use ground chicken in this recipe to keep things light, however you can use any ground meat such as turkey, lamb, or beef.
  • Herbs: Parsley and oregano shine bright in this recipe, but you can use any herbs you like. Fresh basil and mint are great additions.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve in a wrap like pita or lavash with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions, or in a bowl with rice or roasted potatoes, chickpeas, and veggies.
  • Spices: For extra flavor, add in spices like sumac, fennel, or cumin.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to swap shallots with onions, and use any variety of bell pepper to make this recipe your own.

Nutrition

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