Frozen Herb-Marinated Chicken Skewers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and lemon, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce for a vibrant, summery dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, Olive oil, Lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound of chicken breast cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Step 3: While the chicken marinates, prepare the mint yogurt sauce by combining 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
  4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.
  5. Step 5: Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Serve the hot chicken skewers with chilled mint yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

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