Juicy Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers
These Juicy Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Skewers are a flavor-packed dinner that combines chicken with spices in a zesty and creamy Greek yogurt marinade.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1- inch piece of fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 small lemon plus 1 large lemon, halved, for grilling
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Herb Salad
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley roughly torn
- 1/2 cup fresh mint whole with stems removed
- 1/4 cup chives finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill roughly torn with stems removed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon zest for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with yogurt, minced garlic, minced ginger, cumin, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, salt, pepper, lemon zest, juice, and olive oil. Mix until completely combined with the chicken. Cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Then thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and charred on the edges. Toward the last minute or so, add on your lemon halves to char.
- While the chicken cooks, in a bowl, combine parsley, mint, chives, dill, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Before serving, top with lemon zest.
- Plate the skewers alongside the herb salad on a platter. Serve with the charred lemon halves and a dollop of yogurt tossed with salt and pepper on the side for dipping.
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Notes
- Soak your Skewers: If you are using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them ahead of time, overnight is best, to prevent burning on the grill.
- Prep: You can prepare this ahead of time and place the skewers covered in the fridge until ready to grill.
- Storing: Store cooked skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 350-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Avoid warming up in the microwave because it will dry out the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1563IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg