Authentic Lebanese Chicken Kebabs with Sumac Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

Tender marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a tangy sumac yogurt sauce and charred vegetables. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sumac, yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 cup yogurt
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 diced zucchini
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: For marinade: Whisk together 1 tbsp sumac, 1 cup yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses. Add chicken thighs and marinate 2 hours.
2. Step 2: Thread chicken and vegetables (1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced zucchini) onto skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kebabs 8-10 minutes, rotating often, until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are charred.
3. Step 3: For sauce: Whisk 1/2 cup yogurt with 1 tbsp sumac, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Serve kebabs with sauce on the side. Garnish with additional parsley.