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Close-up of grilled chicken skewers with a side of garlic yogurt dip, featuring smoky char marks.

Smoky Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yogurt

These chicken skewers are marinated in a smoky spice blend and grilled to perfection. Served with a cooling garlic yogurt sauce, they make a delicious and easy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Skewers
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowls
  • skewers

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
  5. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the garlic yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and salt.
  6. Serve the smoky chicken skewers hot with the garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

You can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning. Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

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