Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Mint Yogurt Dip

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to juicy perfection and served with a cool mint yogurt dip. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
  3. Step 3: While chicken marinates, prepare the mint yogurt dip by mixing 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tsp honey. Chill until serving.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread marinated chicken cubes onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on edges.
  6. Step 6: Remove from grill and serve hot with the chilled mint yogurt dip for dipping.

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