Description
Bring bold, sun-kissed flavors to your table with this quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack idea that doubles as one of the best dinner ideas for busy days. This easy recipe features juicy Mediterranean chicken skewers with creamy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix marinade ingredients
2. Add chicken and marinate
3. Thread chicken onto skewers
4. Preheat grill or pan
5. Cook skewers until done
6. Prepare yogurt sauce
7. Let chicken rest
8. Serve with sides
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Marinate longer for deeper flavor
Do not overcrowd skewers
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, Mediterranean, chicken skewers, healthy dinner