Description
Juicy Mediterranean chicken skewers packed with smoky spices, garlic, lemon, and creamy yogurt marinade make this quick dinner incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, easy family dinner, or summer grilling night, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe delivers tender grilled chicken with bold savory flavor and delicious charred edges. This easy recipe combines fresh herbs, warm spices, and a refreshing yogurt sauce for a balanced meal that feels restaurant-quality while remaining simple enough for busy weeknights. Serve these chicken skewers with rice, pita bread, salad, or roasted vegetables for one of the best Mediterranean dinner ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 cup plain Greek yogurt for sauce
1 small cucumber finely grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice for sauce
1 garlic clove minced for sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Warm pita bread for serving
Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into evenly sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, parsley, and mint.
3. Add the chicken to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
4. In a separate bowl, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
5. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using wooden skewers.
6. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving slight gaps between pieces.
7. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
8. Grill the skewers for 10 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred and fully cooked.
9. Allow the chicken skewers to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve with yogurt sauce, pita bread, lemon wedges, rice, or salad.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight creates the most flavorful and tender results.
Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juicy skewers with richer flavor.
Drain the grated cucumber before adding it to the yogurt sauce to keep the sauce thick and creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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