Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken marinated in creamy Greek yogurt with 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 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For Serving (Optional)

11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Guide:

01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
04 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces to ensure even cooking and proper heat circulation.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is fully cooked through and develops a nice charred exterior.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter and serve immediately with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yogurt creates an incredibly tender texture, almost like the chicken was braised instead of grilled
  • You can prep everything in the morning and let the marinade do its magic while you go about your day
02 -
  • Pat the chicken slightly dry before threading to get better char marks, but do not remove all the marinade
  • Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute throughout the meat
03 -
  • Bring the chicken to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking
  • Clean your grill grates while hot with a wire brush right after cooking, not before

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