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Greek Lemon Chicken Kabob with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

March 14, 2018 /

I’ve been yearning to share this recipe for a while now and I am just now getting to it! Better late than never right? These Greek Kabobs are quick, easy to make and super healthy! Seriously! What more could you ask for in a dish right? Kabobs of different variations are on rotation every two weeks or so in my household. If you don’t have lemons on hand, use limes! I have used both and the dish turns out great either way! You could place the skewers over a salad or in a pita pocket for a quick lunch or light dinner. I placed them on a bed of couscous this time but they also taste great with Naan or Lavash, the options are truly endless! The yogurt sauce is one I make and bottle up for my friends and family because they cannot get enough, we enjoy spice so I blend jalapeno into it as well! Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think!

Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs Plated Over Couscous

Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Print Recipe
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Skewers

  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Greek Oregano -Italian Oregano can be substituted but Greek is ideal.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Jalapeno -Finely Diced(OPTIONAL)
  • 1 tsp Greek Seasoning -Optional but I use it every single time I make this dish.
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper -Add more if you like it spicy like I do!
  • 1/2 tsp Sumac (Optional)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon -You can substitute lime if you need to! I have in the past and it still tasted great!
  • 1½ lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into cubes of even size to ensure even cooking.
  • 1-2 tbsp EVOO (Eyeball It)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

Garlic-yogurt sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 to 3 Cloves Garlic -Finely Minced
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp EVOO
  • 1/4 tsp Sumac
  • 1 Jalapeno -Diced (Optional)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek Oregano, EVOO, garlic powder, Sumac, Greek Seasoning, cayenne, and jalapeno.
  • In a separate bowl, coat the chicken with the yogurt-lemon mixture(above) and massage the chicken a bit ensuring each piece is fully coated with the marinade.
  • Place the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place one piece of chicken on each skewer and continue until you have about 4-5 cubes on each stick depending on the size of your cubes.
  • Brush the skewers on both sides with olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook on a preheated grill or grill pan until nicely charred on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately, garnish with parsley and serve alongside garlic yogurt sauce (recipe above). I served mine on a bed of couscous drizzled with the yogurt sauce (thinned out with a little water)

Notes

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