Description
Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in Greek yogurt and spices, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch (4cm) cubes
- ½ cup (120g) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares (optional)
- 1 zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds (optional)
- Metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup (240g) full-fat Greek yogurt for tzatziki
- ½ English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the tzatziki first. Grate the cucumber, squeeze out excess liquid, and combine with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, and salt. Refrigerate.
- Combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, grated garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken cubes in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the skewers by threading chicken alternately with onion and bell pepper. Do not wipe off marinade.
- Preheat the grill to 400°F–450°F (200°C–230°C).
- Grill the skewers without touching them for the first 4 minutes, then turn and cook for another 8–11 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Rest the skewers for 3–5 minutes before serving with tzatziki, warm pita, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
These kebabs are excellent at room temperature and can be made ahead. The tzatziki improves overnight.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg