07/30/2024
Get your grill on with these herbed yogurt chicken skewers! Tender, flavorful, and perfect for summer nights. π₯π
Herbed Yogurt Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken tenders
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain 5% full fat
1/2 cup fresh herbs Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Mint (any combination)
1.5 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
2 tbsp lemon peel chopped roughly
2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
1/2 tsp sweet paprika ground
1/2 tsp cayenne ground
1/2 tsp cumin ground
1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin (optional)
salt kosher
pepper ground
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon juice, lemon peel, minced garlic, cayenne, paprika, cumin, olive oil (optional) salt and pepper. Combine well.
In a zip type plastic bag, add the chicken pieces.
Add all of the yogurt marinade to the chicken pieces inside the bag.
Using tongs, move the chicken pieces around so they are all coated with the yogurt marinade mixture.
Zip the bag and lay flat on a plate and place in refrigerator.
Marinate from 2 hours to overnight depending on what chicken pieces you are using.
See notes below for suggested marinating times.
Once the chicken is fully marinated, remove chicken pieces from bag. Discard bag and remaining marinade.
Spray or brush pieces with olive oil or neutral oil.
Place chicken on a preheated grill. Rotate often so it doens't burn. Cook until done and instant read thermometer reads 165Β°.
Source: claudiastable.com