Mediterranean Chicken Skewers With Hummus (Printable)
Tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served with a creamy classic hummus spread for an irresistible Mediterranean meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.25-inch cubes
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 0.5 tsp salt
09 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Hummus Spread
10 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
11 - 3 tbsp tahini
12 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
15 - 0.5 tsp ground cumin
16 - 0.5 tsp salt
17 - 2-4 tbsp water as needed for consistency
→ Serving & Garnish
18 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
19 - Fresh lemon wedges
20 - Pita bread, optional
21 - Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, optional
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken cubes and toss thoroughly to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time until you achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
03 - Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature, approximately 375-400°F.
04 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving slight space between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops light char marks.
06 - Spread the prepared hummus generously across a serving platter. Arrange grilled chicken skewers over the hummus. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges, pita bread, and fresh vegetables if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The hummus spread underneath keeps the chicken incredibly moist while adding protein and flavor
- Everything can be prepped ahead so you can actually hang out with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
- Do not skip threading the skewers tightly enough or the chicken will spin around when you try to flip it
- Letting the chicken rest for just a couple minutes off the heat keeps all those juices inside
03 -
- Pat the chicken really dry before cutting into cubes so the marinade actually sticks instead of sliding off
- Preheat your grill pan until it is properly hot to get those restaurant quality char marks