Juicy Grilled Chicken Skewers (Yogurt Marinade)
Calories: 36
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
Tender, juicy, and full of bold flavor—these Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers are marinated in a rich yogurt marinade that keeps the chicken soft and delicious. Perfect for grilling or baking, this easy recipe is great for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lbs) Boneless chicken (breast or thighs - cut into 1-inch pieces)
Marinade
- 1 tsp Salt or more to taste
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 6 large Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Ginger powder
- 1½ tsp Paprika hot or mild
- ½ tsp Cayenne optional for heat or use chili flakes
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ cup Greek yogurt Optional but highly recommended
- ½ cup Parsley finely chopped
- Juice and Zest of half a Lemon
Veggies (optional)
- 2 large Onion quartered then separated.
- ½ - 1 lb Cherry tomato Or large quartered.
- 2 large Bell pepper any color optional
Grilling
- 2 - 3 tbsp Cooking oil for brushing on grill
Instructions
- Step 1 - Marinate chicken - Place all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Combine well, then leave to marinate for 1 hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge.1 tsp Salt , 1 tsp Pepper, 6 large Garlic cloves, 1 tsp Ginger powder, 1½ tsp Paprika, ½ tsp Cayenne , 1 tsp Cumin powder , ½ tsp Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon, ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup Parsley, Juice and Zest of half a Lemon , 1 kg Boneless chicken
- Step 2 - Prep Veggies - Cut the vegetables into small pieces, similar to the chicken. Cut each bell pepper into quarters, then each quarter into 4 pieces after taking off the stalk and seeds. Do the same with the onions and tomatoes if using large tomatoes.2 large Onion, ½ - 1 lb Cherry tomato, 2 large Bell pepper
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 3 - Skewer - Thread the chicken and vegetable pieces alternating each other. I prefer one piece of chicken, one piece of veggie, or sometimes 1 piece of chicken and two pieces of veggies.
- Step 4 Grill - Heat a grill pan on medium-high heat. Place a few skewers at a time - do not overcrowd the grill. Brush each skewer with cooking oil. Place them on the grill - cook for 3 minutes on one side, then turn around and cook another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side. Brush with oil often to keep them moist.2 - 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- Serve with fragrant rice or pita bread with tahini and hummus.
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