Lemon Yogurt Chicken Kebabs
My Lemon Yogurt Chicken Kebabs combine chunks of chicken that are marinated in yogurt, lemon, cumin, and paprika. The marinade packs a ton of flavor and ensures tender and juicy chicken.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 8 wooden skewers soaked in water for 1 hour
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1-1.5" cubes
- 3 large lemons halved
For the marinade
- 1 cup Greek yogurt can be be either whole or 2%
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic grated
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1 to 1 1/2" cubes.
- Whisk the marinade ingredients, then pour into a sealable plastic bag with the chicken. Use your hands to coat the chicken evenly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but ideally overnight, turning the chicken halfway through so it marinates evenly.
Skewer and grill the chicken
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and thread the chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers or use metal skewers. Leave a few inches on both sides of the skewers. You will need 6-8 small wooded skewers or 3-4 larger metal skewers.
- Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (400°F-450°F). Wipe the grates with oil or cooking spray. Grill the kebabs for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating so that each side is grilled, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160°F. Remove the skewers to a platter and tent with foil.
- Place the lemons, cut side down, on the grill. One the lemons are charred remove them to the plate.
- Serve the skewers and grilled lemons with pita or over rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Skewers. Make sure to soak the wooden skewers for at least 1 hour before cooking so that they don't burn off during cooking, or simply use metal skewers.
- Oven method. Broil (use metal skewers) for 5-6 minutes per side on the second highest level or bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes or until the center of chicken reaches 160°F internal temperature. For thighs, cook until the center registers at least 185°F.
- Chicken. Chicken breast is recommended but boneless skinless chicken thighs are are great too. If using chicken thighs, make sure they reach at least 185°F temperature. Chicken thighs have large amount of connective tissue and cooking to a higher internal temp melts the tough collagen resulting in more tender meat.
- Storing and Leftovers. Lemon yogurt chicken kebabs can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 73.7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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