Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in Greek yogurt with herbs and spices for tender, flavorful results.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces

→ Marinade

02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
06 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving (Optional)

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until all pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
04 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
05 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges and chopped parsley, if desired.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The yogurt marinade acts like a tenderizing blanket, making even lean chicken breasts melt in your mouth
  • Charred edges with bright, herby flavors inside taste like a Greek taverna in your backyard
02 -
  • Don't skip the wooden skewer soak unless you want them to burn and disintegrate on the grill
  • The yogurt might look thick and clumpy when you first take the chicken out of the fridge, but it melts away beautifully on the heat
03 -
  • Patting the excess yogurt marinade off the chicken before grilling helps prevent excessive charring and sticking
  • Let the skewers rest for a few minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute

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