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Simple Chicken Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

Easy and flavorful chicken skewers with a creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for grilling or baking!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Chicken Skewers
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  7. Grill the chicken skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned. If baking, place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Serve the chicken skewers hot with the prepared yogurt sauce.

Notes

These skewers are also delicious with bell peppers and onions threaded onto the skewers with the chicken.