Okay. So we’ve talked about the importance of Tzatziki. Now let's tackle the most amazing chicken skewers EVER, that get slathered with Tzatziki like whoa. Ready? Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers are happening.
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Why I Love This Recipe
These Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers are insane. Literally, they shouldn’t be legal. We shot these down in the studio a few weeks back and the entire team gobbled them up in seconds. The chicken is moist and grilled to utter perfection.
Now I know we’ve all heard of marinating chicken in yogurt… but these go so far beyond that!! The marinade for Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers is packed with crushed red pepper flakes, sweet paprika, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, garlic and lemon juice. It's perfection. They are slightly spicy but just a hint! Promise me you’ll make these. Because if you do, I can guarantee you that you’ll want to use this recipe for the rest of your life. AND THEN you can dip the chicken into the homemade Tzatziki we talked about the other day or turn them into chicken stuffed pitas. Game OVER. Send me an invite - I can't get enough!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Sweet Paprika
- Whole Milk Greek Yogurt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Tomato Paste
- Coarse Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper freshly ground
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs and/or Breasts
- Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
Step 1: Combine the crushed red pepper and paprika in large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Add the yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to spice mixture in bowl; whisk to combine.
Step 3: Stir in garlic and lemon juice, then chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Prepare grill over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl. Sprinkle each skewer with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter. Serve with tzatziki and extra lemon wedges.
How to Store Grilled Chicken Skewers
You can store these in the fridge like any chicken dish, in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
How to Freeze Grilled Chicken Skewers
You can freeze these. Take them off the skewers and freeze them in the right portion sizes you need promptly. Store them up to 3 months and thaw in fridge overnight when it is time to eat.
Tips & Tricks
If tzatziki isn't your thing, serve with ranch or barbecue sauce.
FAQs
Should I use chicken thigh or breasts?
You can use either! I normally use chicken thighs when making skewers. Chicken thighs are higher in fat, so the meat will be more tender and juicy after grilling.
How long should I marinate the chicken?
At least 1 hour in the fridge, but if you do longer that is only better.
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Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lemon cut into wedges/sliced for serving
- 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts, cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
- 1 recipe Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- Combine the crushed red pepper and paprika in large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to spice mixture in bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in garlic and lemon juice, then chicken. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Prepare grill over medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces on skewers, dividing equally. Discard marinade in bowl. Sprinkle each skewer with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning skewers occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer skewers to platter.
- Serve with tzatziki and extra lemon wedges.
Notes
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Photo Credit: Matt Armendariz / Food Styling Credit: Adam Pearson / Recipe: What's Gaby Cooking
These look amazing! Your description of this with that homemade Tzatziki sauce is seriously making my mouth water. Pinned 🙂
I absolutely love your props!! any chance you remember were they are from?
Gaby, I love this recipe, and the way you photographed them. I don't blame the team for devouring these skewers! Yummy!
Tzatziki is one of my ALL TIME favorite things, EVER! And these yogurt marinated grilled chicken skewers sound so fantastic, definitely pinned and am going to make it asap!
These look so delish and fun for a party or family gathering! So yummy with that AMAZING sauce!
I saw these and nearly fainted - My goodness these look divine!!
This is the perfect dinner!! I want this tonight!
You had me at tzatziki!! Loving this gorgeous lemon-filled photo!
I like what I see happening here. Talk about a perfect summer meal.
Perfect summer dinner! Delicious!
Thank you for the nice recipe. Have a good day!
I would happily eat this, every, single, day..
i am game for any food on a stick! especially if there's tzatziki involved...
oh yeah- right up my alley!!
Great summer meal!
I agree I've run our of summer ideas and this is the perfect summer dish.