Greek Yogurt Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender chicken marinated in Greek yogurt, herbs, and spices, grilled to juicy perfection on skewers.

# 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

# How To Make:

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.
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.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt creates the most succulent chicken you will ever taste, practically guaranteeing you will never have dry meat again
  • Everything comes together in one bowl, and the longer it sits the better it gets, making it perfect for make ahead meals
02 -
  • The yogurt marinade can turn slightly brownish during marinating, which is completely normal and does not affect the final taste at all
  • Do not skip the lemon zest, it contains essential oils that the juice alone does not have, and that is where all the bright flavor lives
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate, preventing some pieces from drying out while others finish
  • Let the skewers rest for a few minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute throughout the meat

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