Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
This recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken skewers with a zesty homemade marinade made with Greek yogurt, spices, and fresh lemon juice. The succulent chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and aromatic skewers that are perfect for a delightful meal. Serve these delicious skewers with a side of refreshing tzatziki sauce for a delightful and satisfying dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges/sliced for serving
- 2 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken (thighs and/or breasts), cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 recipe Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- Combine the crushed red pepper and paprika in large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to spice mixture in bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in garlic and lemon juice, then chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Prepare grill over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl. Sprinkle each skewer with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter.
- Serve with tzatziki and extra lemon wedges
Nutrition
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
- Protein Content: 62 g
- Fat Content: 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.03 g
- Cholesterol Content: 173 mg
- Sodium Content: 1749 mg
- Fiber Content: 3 g
- Sugar Content: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 12 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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