Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce 🍋🍗🧄
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
1 lb (450g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Skewers (wooden or metal)
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mixing well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to a few hours in the refrigerator).
Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cook the Chicken Skewers
Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Skewer Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
Grill Skewers: Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Serve
Plate the Dish: Serve the zesty lemon herb chicken skewers hot, drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce and garnished with chopped parsley.
Tips and Variations
Add Veggies: Include bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes on the skewers for added flavor and color.
Spice It Up: For a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt Sauce – a fresh and flavorful dish! 🍽️