Description
Juicy and flavorful, yogurt marinated chicken skewers are perfect for grilling or baking. The yogurt tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with a delicious tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 245 g (1 cup) full-fat plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to the yogurt marinade. Ensure all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 200°C / 400°F) or your oven to 200°C (400°F), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Cook the skewers: Grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, or bake for the same amount of time, flipping halfway through until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Remove the skewers from the grill or oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate overnight for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 75mg