Charred Citrus and Yogurt Marinated Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a tangy blend of yogurt, lemon, and vinegar, then grilled to smoky perfection. This Middle Eastern-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs plain yogurt, lemon juice, white vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat completely; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to tenderize and infuse sour flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, brushing with 2 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred at edges and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 5: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges from 1 lemon to squeeze over the hot chicken for an extra bright sour finish.